In Two Kinds by Amy Tan, Jing-mei Woo is more of an ethnic minority than portraying an American child (woman). Because of her mother’s actions, and cultural traditions from China, Jing-mei Woo, is not able to embrace the American culture. Eventually, Jing-mei compares her life in America to life in China, resulting in a rebellion.
Likewise, since she was a child, Jing-mei Woo was forced to be everything she wasn’t, even when she tried to stay true to herself, the temptation of being a worthy child and pleasing her parents was something “good” Jing-mei Woo saw from the high expectations. “In all my imaginings, I was filled with a sense that I would soon become perfect. My mother and father would adore me. I would be beyond reproach. I would never feel the need to sulk for anything.” (Tan, 1989) Moreover, Jing-mei Woo does not have the same rights of being her own person when living in America, while her mother is still used to the Chinese culture and Chinese ways of parenting. …show more content…
“The little Chinese girl sat down also to play an encore of “Anitra’s Dance” by Grieg. I remember the song, because later on I had to learn how to play it.” (Tan, 1989) By forcing her daughter to develop a passion for anything that will have a beneficial, which is something her mother could never be her
Likewise, since she was a child, Jing-mei Woo was forced to be everything she wasn’t, even when she tried to stay true to herself, the temptation of being a worthy child and pleasing her parents was something “good” Jing-mei Woo saw from the high expectations. “In all my imaginings, I was filled with a sense that I would soon become perfect. My mother and father would adore me. I would be beyond reproach. I would never feel the need to sulk for anything.” (Tan, 1989) Moreover, Jing-mei Woo does not have the same rights of being her own person when living in America, while her mother is still used to the Chinese culture and Chinese ways of parenting. …show more content…
“The little Chinese girl sat down also to play an encore of “Anitra’s Dance” by Grieg. I remember the song, because later on I had to learn how to play it.” (Tan, 1989) By forcing her daughter to develop a passion for anything that will have a beneficial, which is something her mother could never be her