From Talena Nahapetian: "This clip from The Cosby Show expresses
the multiple identities Vanessa, the dancing daughter, is expected to
portray and the clash with her parents when they are presented with a
side of Vanessa they did not expect to see. Her traditional and
conservative family are surprised and upset when Vanesaa breaks the
confinements of the identity she was raised in. As parents, they quickly
redefine what is acceptable and what is not. What's interesting is how
the mother begins to rant about Vanessa becoming some hollywood hotshot
and fitting into a media driven stereotype. I wonder, how much of what
Vanessa is trying to do in this scene reflects her real identity or if
her parents are open to letting her develop into her own person? Maybe
she is just going about doing it in the wrong way with the tissues and
skimpy outfit. Overall, this clip shows a clash of identities and
values."
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