Two Kinds
Main Characters
Jingmei & Her Mom
Main characters
Laura & Maurice
Expectations
Jing thinks she was able to play piano.
Prodigy
Genius
Maya's relationship with her mother
Main Conflict
Why their connection matters
Family (birth vs choice)
Laura being a surrogate parent
Generosity
Being Truthful
Small actions that showed love
Her brother holding her hand
Jing-mei's struggle shows
Parental expectations vs. Personal goals
Key moment (birthday toast)
Maurices's toast
Resilience
Maurice living on the street
Figurative language
Connection between people
Maya and her mom reconnecting
Memoir
Journal