Your replies to classmates must be unique, based on what they posted, and at least 120 words long. Read their posts, and say that you agree or not, and why. First one 1. Many people thought that Bennet changed the name because she did not want to be known as Chinese, but she said: “I just wanted to be known as me and let my personality define who I was, rather than my ethnicity.” I do not agree that people change their own name for any reason, but I understand her situation. She is an actress and it is her job. If she cannot get any jobs because of her name, she should change her name to get a job. Generally, the stereotype is not a good concept, and almost all people know that they should abandon this wrong idea. However, it is not easy, and it will take a long time to remove stereotype form our society. I suppose that all people should be proud of their name, but I mentioned above, there are some situations in which they are forced to change the name. This is the current situation of society where we live in. 2. I would say that we should not change our names to make it easier for professors and other people to pronounce and remember our names because these names have own meanings. I think that we should be proud of the original name because these names are always with us. I used to have an English name, but one of my friends said to me “You do not have to have another name because you have own name.” Since then, I have used my original name when I introduce myself. I think it depends on the situation. For example, if I were an actor, I might change my name to make it easy for other people to memorize my name easier. Second one 1. The reason is because she said "Hollywood is racist and wouldn’t cast me with a last name that made them uncomfortable." I disagree with her decision because, in my opinion, name is sacred. Parents choose the name for us, so we should give more respect to it. The name also have meaning about our parents. People should change bias from Hollywood but adapt it. 2. My answer is yes, but it is not to change student's real name. In my opinion, people can use their nickname in their class because some students' names are different to read. However, if they are become famous, it will be different. Although they also use their nickname, they are famous, so people really have little idea of that. People think that their nicknames are their real names. I also think that people who act in the Hollywood must see the light of day if they have strength. Name is just a excuse. Third one 1. She removed her Chinese last name because in the article she said “I just wanted to be known as me and let my personality define who I was, rather than my ethnicity.” I agree with her. The primary thing for her was to be remembered by people who were at the audition, and she wanted to be defined by her personality which is understandable for me. Also, changing her name is her choice. This is not something I can say that is right or wrong. I can understand her decision. Also, name is just a sign, so changing name is not as significant as we think. 2. In my opinion, it depends on a person. Students with traditional or cultural names do not have to change their names for the others. However, if students want to change their name to be easily recognizable for the others, they should do it. In fact, many Chinese and Korean students have their own English names, and they use their real names and English names distinguishably depending on the situation they are in, and English name actually helps professors or other people to remember his or her name. However, personally, I do not want to change my name because this is one of my identities. I do not care even though Americans cannot remember my name easily. Also, I do not think people need to change their names when they become famous in Hollywood, because I think they do not need to adjust to Americans, but if they want to change their names like Chloe Bennet Wang, they should do it. Fourth one 1. She said some of her Asian-American fans may think she changed her own name in order not to be known as a Chinese. However, actually, she changed her last name in order to be known as her, and she wants us to tell her personality without ethnicity. I do not disagree with changing name. However, according to the article, she was more welcomed after changing her last name. I think the situation made her change her last name. If Hollywood welcomed her with Chinese last name, she might get booked without changing name. I think I will never change my name, but if I am in the situation that my Japanese name get poor treatment, I perhaps change my name into English or the country's name. I think people had better keep their original names because their parents gave name for them, but now, the situation makes that difficult. 2. No, I do not think so. I think all people had better cherish their own country or culture. I can understand that foreign names are hard to remember and call for other countries’ people. However, my name is only one in the world, so I want cherish my original name. In addition, in Hollywood, foreign name is unique, so it will be one of the actor/actress's attractive points. RISING STAR Agents of SHIELD's Chloe Bennet: Why | Stopped Using My Chinese Last Name TV's only Asian-American superhero opens up about the need for representation onscreen and why her band of SHIELD agents totally belong in Marvel's movies. CHAIRS MELISSA LEON, The Daily Beast, 04.05.16 1:34 AM ET Four years ago, Marvel's Agents of SHIELD star Chloe Bennet was known professionally as Chloe Wang, aspiring actress and teenage dabbler in Shanghai pop stardom. In the states, however, Hollywood casting agents were less than welcoming. At least until she changed her last name. "Oh, the first audition I went on after I changed my name, I got booked," Bennet tells The Daily Beast, in an interview timed to Marvel's Women of Power month. "So that's a pretty clear little snippet of how Hollywood works." That audition was for the role of Hailey, an office assistant on ABC's Nashville. That same year, Bennet was cast as the lead in Marvel's first cinematic universe TV show, the Joss Whedon- created SHIELD. Over three seasons, Skye, a headstrong young "hacktivist" who gets recruited by SHIELD and eventually discovers her real identity, the half-Inhuman Daisy Johnson (aka Quake), has evolved into what is still a rarity on TV: a superhero who happens to be both female and Asian- American "I wish people talked about that more," Bennet says. "I don't know if it's good or bad, but when Supergirl came out, people were like, 'This is the only superhero on TV that's a female!' And I was like, 'Hold on! I'm pretty sure Daisy's been here.' And I also happen to be half-Chinese and I'm so proud of that." "I want to be clear because some of my Asian-American fans seem to think I did that changed last names] because I didn't want to known as Chinese, but it's so the opposite," she adds. “I just wanted to be known as me and let my personality define who I was, rather than my ethnicity." Bennet--who is loud and funny and blunt in conversation—then launches into her SHIELD audition story, told with a mixture of endearing self-loathing and pride. "When we were down to seven girls [up for the role of Skye), it was this completely diverse group of girls I was up against. And it was really about who was right for the part," she says. “We were testing and we came out of the room and I was up next and Joss Whedon was there and said, 'Hi.' I got kind of nervous and looked at him. He just looked really tired. And I was like, 'You look like shit'--this right before I went in for my last audition. "He started laughing and was like, 'Well, I am tired," she says. groaning at the memory. "And I was like. I mean, you look tired in a good way, like you're really busy! And accomplished! It was so Skye Season 1 that I think he was like, 'Yup, that's her. ... Article ... Marvel's TV universe, in the meantime, continues to expand, with street-level heroes like Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist getting their own Netflix shows. With the latter series's casting announcement-revealing that Game of Thrones actor Finn Jones will be taking on the role of Danny Rand-a familiar refrain decrying the MCU's lack of diversity reverberated across the Internet again. When asked if she was among the thousands calling for the traditionally white Danny Rand-a kung fu master-to be played by an Asian actor, Bennet answers without missing a beat. "One hundred percent. I actually saw that (casting) news and I can't lie, I was a little [disappointed]." she says, before breaking into laughter again. "I love Marvel, but..." "I know they want to stay true to their characters but, you know, every female character in Marvel comics also has, like, triple-Z-sized boobs," she reasons. "So if they cast actors based on the way characters look on the page, I don't think even Scarlett Johansson-well, maybe Scarlett Johansson-would be in the movies." As for Marvel's ever-expanding movie arm—which will feature its first character of color in a stand- alone film in 2018's Black Panther-Bennet maintains there's room for improvement there as well. "I think they could do better," she says. "You know, there are a lot of white guys named Chris. But I think they will, because it's important. It's the right thing to do. Marvel's a smart company and I think they will represent their fans from around the world. They can take note from the way we're going on the show, 'cause we're doing a pretty good job." In terms of gender dynamics, Bennet points out that "90 percent of the rescuing" done in SHIELD is by female characters and "90 percent" of the stunts are performed by women actors as well, including herself. Still, she's anxiously awaiting her character Daisy's introduction as a playable character in the Marvel mobile game Contest of Champions in the fall, for the sake of watching Quake in action minus the actual stunt work. "I'm so stoked. My brother is so jealous," she laughs. "I'm really excited to get to do all these stunts without actually getting hurt. I'm currently covered in bruises." Bruises never stopped a badass lady from rescuing those in need, of course. "Our characters] don't need any rescuing from men," Bennet says. "We can handle ourselves very well, thank you." http://www.thedailybeast.com/agents-of-shields-chloe-bennet-why-i-stopped-using-my-chinese-last- name
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