Literary devices
The Piano
Symbolism: The piano in ”Two Kinds” symbolises Jing-mei’s mother’s hope. The piano also represents reconciliation between mother and daughter.
What is the setting of this story?
This story is set in a typical 1950s American town, in California
What was the name of the article that was linked to the short story Two Kinds?
“The ABCs of gen x,y,z”
What Is the overall theme of the story?
The overall theme of this story was how parental expectations have an impact on individuality
Shirley Temple
An allusion & a symbol of unattainable fame
Is this story an autobiography? Explain how yes or how no.
No, this is not an autobiography. She draws some events and emotions from her life.
How did Tan describe how she felt when her mom brought another hard test.
Something inside her died, sad and ugly
Are there interpretations to this story. If so, what are they?
This story can be interpreted and looked at from a point of view of the American Dream
The Two Songs
Two songs at the end of the story symbolize the two side’s Jing Mei has to choose between, obedience or independence
How does the author relate to the main character?
The author and the main character are both second generation immigrants of Chinese parents
What is the main difference between Helicopter parents and millennial parents?
over protective ,over engaging, controlling
Does this story offer any debatable issues. If so what are they?
This story offers many debatable issues, a couple of those being between the true principles of success and parent-child relationships