Dual Dreams Amy Tan’s “Two Kinds” is a relatable American dream short story of a young girl who is trying to find herself. The protagonist, Jing-mei, is a strong-minded nine year old, who lives with her mother. She struggles with the high expectations of her mother, Mrs. Woo, to become a prodigy child. The story illustrates why immigrants battle for better opportunities for their children. The title itself gives the readers a hint about two different aspects that will be a part of the short story
China. The narrator, Jing-mei is always in a constant struggle with her mother over her identity. Her mother makes many attempts for her daughter to become this so-called prodigy child. From beauty training school and ballet to naming capitals and predicting the daily temperatures in Los Angles, Jing-mei still shows no potential in any of those areas. Tan clearly illustrates the dynamic relationship between mother and daughter through her use of characterization, dialogue, symbolism, and theme in her
of their love one when at the time they are too assertive, forceful and overbearing towards people they care. In “Two Kinds” story the author demonstrates the relationship between a mother and daughter, which is the outline of the main character Jing-mei Woo’s childhood and the effects of her mother’s high expectations for her life. Whereas, “The Yellow Wallpaper” is a short story that illustrate the bond between a husband and wife. According to the Suess,