Each of the four mothers in the story has different views of China. This is done to illustrate different versions of China throughout the story. ... Parental expectations for achievement can be an additional stress factor that can lead to additional stress on the Chinese-American children. ... Since Amy Tan has been writing stories she has won two awards. ... She also made a children's story called The Moon Lady. ...

• Word Count: 1089
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

She calls a wrecked ship "[a dismal witness of the destruction, and a boding prophet of which is to come,]" not a great start to a voyage. ... She travels because she loves it and describes her surroundings as they are without the tint of Victorian expectations. She describes a moment in her cattle driving experience where her mare is keeping up with this great horse being ridden by the finest rider in the west at a speed that makes her "dizzied and breathless." ... You cannot believe everything you read, in order to get the true picture of any story you must hear all the sides; such it wa...

• Word Count: 1490
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

They expect strict obedience from daughters and often become enraged or very upset when rules are broken or their expectations are let down. ... Most girls seem to have respect for their dads but also have a great fear of them. ... Through the main character in the book, ideas are expressed and shown through both simplistic and complex stories. These stories shed light on how living, as a Latino in a Latino American society would be daily. ...

• Word Count: 1127
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

But was this the story of most Asian Americans? ... America the land of the free; the land of the great; the land of the people, what kind people do we represent? ... Filipino students have unrealistic expectations. 2. ...

• Word Count: 1277
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School