Story Analysis－Two Kinds In the story “Two Kinds”‚ the author‚ Amy Tan‚ intends to make reader think of the meaning behind the story. She doesn’t speak out as an analyzer to illustrate what is the real problem between her and her mother. Instead‚ she uses her own point of view as a narrator to state what she has experienced and what she feels in her mind all along the story. She has not judged what is right or wrong based on her opinion. Instead of giving instruction of how to solve a family
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“Rules of The Game” “I was six when my mom taught me the art of invisible strengths.” As Waverly says in the first sentence of the short story “Rules of The Game” by Amy Tan. Waverly‚ her mom‚ and her two brothers go through a hard‚ but important life lesson. The lesson taught them something important that no matter what‚ love will always be there.Waverly particularly meets her mother’s expectations by herself to be more mature‚ more respectful‚ and a child or young adult with discipline. As
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From the article “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan‚ I realize that language nowadays is very important because it is the only way to communicate with many other people. We born in many different places and learn many different language since born. She is telling us that she is Chinese and majoring in English language‚ but most of Chinese people tends to learn engineering or math related major. She also feel that she is better in math and science than English‚ but she enjoy challenges and choose the opposite
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A pair of tickets is a short story written by Amy Tan (1989) in which connects people who don’t feel connected with their culture becoming a loss of their identity. (Kire‚ 2014‚ p. 87). Their actual identity is based on a drastically changes between the transition of their family from an Indian culture and a typical American lifestyle. Ruma felt lost in this rare and unknown standard of living. In contrast‚ with her family which retained and respected their traditional culture. Furthermore‚ Ruma’s
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Jing Mei’s Journey Amy Tan’s "A Pair Of Tickets" is about Jing Mei‚ a daughter of a Chinese immigrant who is on a journey to find her identity and to understand her mother. This journey is about her relationship with her mother‚ and also a journey of self-awareness‚ uncovering the truth of where she comes from when she visits Shanghai‚ China. Jing Mei changes as a person throughout the story. Her thoughts as a kid growing up in San Francisco and that of when she is an adult are different‚ especially
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My response is on “Mother Tongue” which is the story of Amy Tan’s successful mother and her struggles with societies views on different dialects of English. The main idea of this story is that society may take a somewhat offensive stance on accents and dialects and assume many things. I agree with this idea for the pure fact that‚ yes people do judge people based on certain things‚ that is just how animals work. Is it unhealthy to stereotype people? Of course. Is it natural of humanity? Undoubtedly
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Many people speak different languages‚ but every person speaks their language in two forms. As in the story "Mother tongue" by Amy Tan. The children start to use this strategy to make others feel comfortable‚ and not be judged by others. This language comes naturally to those who use it. There are some appropriate moments to use each English‚ and there are moments that are not so appropriate. For example‚ if you speak to any adult in a not proper way‚ they might think you’re not as educated. Sometimes
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Thesis: In Two Kinds‚ Amy Tan uses defiant americanized Jing-Mei and her native mother’s expectation of obedience to depict the clash of the cultures and its effect on the relationship between the two. I. Jing-Mei is overpowered by her hopeful and ambitious mother who believes that anything is possible and is willing to take any measures to achieve it: however her ambitious nature weighs heavy on Jing Mei and places strains on their relationship. a. “My mother believed you could be anything you
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your heritage. For example‚ if you were of Asian Descent People would expect you to do very well in any math course. Although you may be Asian and not be proficient at math people would still expect you to be because of the stereotype. In A story by Amy Tan named “Fish Cheeks‚” she explains her hardships of wanting to fit in with America traditions even though she was Chinese. She expresses her disapproval
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Compare and Contrast: Amy Tan and Richard Rodriguez ! The United States is a melting pot‚ made up of people from many different cultures and backgrounds. With no national official language‚ it allows immigrants to stick to their roots and embrace their heritage. For Richard Rodriguez‚ he grew up with Spanish strictly spoken in his household. This made him feel safe in his private life‚ which discouraged him from learning English. Richard felt most comfortable speaking Spanish at school and
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