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which helps divert misinterpretations of the Chinese culture, and signifies a motivated race. On the contrary, it can be argued that another stereotype was formed, a minority of people believe all Chinese people know Martial Arts. This idea is a racist analogy and overstates the idea of the strength of Chinese people in general.

The narrative is focused yet simplistic for the standards of today's audience. Tzvetan Todorov's five stages of narrative expresses the structure of equilibrium, disruption, realization, attempt to resolve and resolution. Within the early stages the technique of flash back is used, Lee finds out about the death of his sister when his uncle tells him how she died at the hands of a henge-man villain. It is then that the character attempts to exact vengeance upon his sister's killers and this is portrayed in the final action scene that consists of cut shots between Lee and the arch villain's face. Furthermore, transtextuality indicates that Lee's character is reminiscent to Shakespeare's Hamlet' and the revenge hero. In addition, the cuts connote the tense atmosphere and we wonder if Lee has the ability to enforce his revenge. Furthermore, the resolution is the arch villain's defeat as his body is pierced upon a spike; the streaming blood connotes his death. The plot is distinctly linear and has no comparison to the narrative structure of The One,' starring Jet Li. The One' has the main focus of time travel, dimensional shifting and these represent that the story uses changes of time and place. Whereas, Enter the Dragon' is predominately in one place where the Martial Arts tournament is set and consistently remains with Todorov's structure. In addition, The One' uses post modern techniques such as computer graphics and effects to appeal to the expectations of the modern audience.

On the other hand, it is the fight scenes that aid the continuity of the simple narrative within Enter the Dragon.' Lee's skill and spirited aura along with his speed and agility, counter and surpasses any contemporary effects. The realism's of the combat compliment the plot because the main theme is revenge, and retribution develops into conflict that audiences welcome.

The text uses anchorage at the beginning, Multimedia Asia' and the Warner Brothers' symbols are signified. Economically, Lee starred in low budget action films in China, such as A Fist of Fury' and The Big Boss.' On the contrary, Lee's ever consistency to appeal to an American audience allowed

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