Jay
Jay is the teenage protagonist of Tash Aw's 'The South,' who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and first love during a summer spent on his family's inherited farm in rural Malaysia, all while grappling with family secrets and societal expectations.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honduras | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 6,167 | $25,000 | 16$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,195 | $2,700,000 | 724$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,171 | $210,000 | 95$ |
| Totals | 3 | 82,612,852 | 26,533 | $2,935,000 | 835$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Jay is the leader of Cobra and has confronted more than 150 predators in his work.
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Honduras:
Jay explained his journey from investment banking to filmmaking at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2015.
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United Kingdom:
Jay pitches up from his unnamed home city with his Chinese-Malaysian family to figure out how best to deal with the long-neglected farm they’ve just inherited after his grandfather’s death.
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