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In Amy Tan's "Two Kinds," the tensions between parental expectations and individual identity are vividly illustrated. The protagonist grapples with the pressures imposed by her mother, who dreams of her becoming a prodigy. This narrative raises questions about the limits of expectations we place on others and ourselves. It invites readers to reflect on their own experiences with familial pressures and the quest for personal authenticity. Can we expect too much from others? How do these expectations shape our identities and relationships?
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“Two Kinds” by Amy Tan RC page 9
Quickwrite Is it possible to expect too much from another person? Do you ever feel like your parents expect too much from you? Explain your answer.
RC page 9-19 “TWO KINDS”