The Prodigy

had expectations for Mei to become a child prodigy. Knowing the fact that Tan was pushed to success in a similar way to Mei allows the reader to see how damaging the consistent demands can be on anyone. They can inference and understand that Tan would have reacted to such frustration in a similar manner after reading about the way Mei reacted; She stopped giving effort during tests, resulting in her mother no longer bringing up the idea of a child prodigy for two to three months. A reaction to…

Tiger Woods onto the professional scene. Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods, born on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California, has left an indelible mark on the game of golf that transcends mere athletic achievement. From his humble beginnings as a child prodigy to his status as a global icon, Woods' journey has reshaped the landscape of golf, inspiring generations and breaking down barriers along the way. Tiger Woods' immersion in the world of golf began practically as soon as he could walk. His…

think that I most identify with Jing-Mei (June). Jing-Mei and I both have mothers that set high expectations for us in hopes that we will achieve them. When Jing-Mei was younger her mother wanted her to be the best or a prodigy. Although, my mother doesn't expect me to be a prodigy, I sometimes feel that she wants me to be the best. I can relate to the way that Jing-Mei was feeling during the time when her mother was pushing her to be the best. I easily become unhappy when I cannot meet the…

The biggest struggle I’ve found myself facing in my years of high school is feeling inadequate. My high school is academically competitive, we host not just the creme de la creme, but the cherry on top. Teachers are constantly reminding me and my peers that this town is like a fairy tale, it’s a basket case, a rare occurrence. In my town, everyone drives Ferraris, Mercedes-Benz, Porsches, BMW’s, Jeeps, crazy expensive cars and everyone lives in crazy expensive houses and wear crazy expensive…

positive and in the best interest of her family’s future. She is adamant, as most mothers can be, that her child is destined for greatness, and is determined to expose her daughter to the world to unearth her prodigal talent, “’Of course, you can be a prodigy, too,’ my mother told me when I was nine. "’You can be best anything.’” Jing- Mei on the other hand is motivated by a newer culture, as she is far removed from her mother’s Chinese enriched culture. This newer American culture does in fact…

each having the same rare gift of amazing music ability, the way they composed were very unique when compared to each other. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756 in a small city called Salzburg, Austria. He became known as a child prodigy very early on. He could play the violin, piano, organ, and harpsichord very beautifully at the age of only six. Mozart went with his father on several concert tours throughout many European…

The use of the word prodigy directed at Ni Kan by her mother can be seen as direction, but also overbearing and selfish. The attempt of her mother to find a talent for Ni Kan to become a prodigy initially is well intended, however, Ni Kan fails with every attempt of her mother. This is where the man vs man conflict takes shape, and builds from there. Tan’s…

excellence in all areas of piano creation, and do a great job of that. But is Steinway the best piano for everyone? No. For professional pianists, perhaps. But for the average family looking for a highly esteemed piano for their children to become Mozart prodigies, Kawai is the better option. The brand offers more by way of touch, tone and durability for young families than Steinway does. Kawai and Steinway have been in competition for business for quite some time now. They both have very…

The novel An Abundance of Katherines, written by John Green, is focused on the life of a former child prodigy, Colin Singleton. Colin has a clear type when it comes to love. He has dated 19 girls named Katherine. Another pattern in his relationship, is that every one of them has dumped him. One summer when Colin goes on a road trip with his best friend Hassan, everything changes. Colin has many positive qualities, these include intelligence, confidence and compassion. It is due to these…

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is perhaps the most popular composer of the classical period. He has composed over 600 works which includes some of the most famous and loved pieces of multiple styles of music. Mozart was considered a prodigy and certainly set the standard higher for generations of musicians that come after him. Although Mozart proved to be a musical genius, his life was not an easy one. He encountered many obstacles in his later years. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart…