The mother is filled with high expectations for the daughter. ... These hopes are met with expectations from the wondering daughter. ... Suayan one of the mothers of the book had high expectations for her daughter Jing-Mei "In America I will have daughter just like me. ... Throughout all of the Jing-Mei Woo stories Jing-Mei has to recall all of the memories of what her mother had told her. ... This novel has not only given great insight into the Chinese way of thinking and living, but it has shown the great contrast that occurs from generation to generation, in the passing on of ideas and tr...

• Word Count: 2133
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

When it comes to the dramatic structure, writers know that the main character has to evolve dramatically throughout the story. ... She took a huge risk within the first 30 minutes of the pilot, not having any expectations and open to everyone that crossed her path. ... This is a great example of showing that Felicity's college path is not only giving her an education, but most importantly, giving her relationships that will last a lifetime. ... Leaving her parents expectations at home when Felicity left for college, she knew she wanted to live her own life and discover what she's pas...

• Word Count: 2043
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

They are very much at ease with each other, co-constructing their story. ... What makes their story different from most creation stories is that in 1992, Jessica was John. ... Sandy showed a lot of encouragement, injecting how "she was great" at it, and praising her efforts. ... Life cycle studies reveal that sexual expectations are altered due to developmental changes. ... The women have each had to make some compromises of their expectations, they explained. ...

• Word Count: 2067
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Toni Morrison puts a great emphasis on places and the history that accompanies them in her novel Song of Solomon. ... Not Doctor Street, Lincoln's Heaven, and Shalimar all have a story as well as connection to Ruth, Macon, and Jake. ... Foster, and, therefore, Not Doctor street, paint a picture of Milkman as trying to live up to his expectations, yet also being so self-involved makes it hard to look past himself. ... The story behind Lincoln's Heaven is that it was his father's paradise. ... These stories allow Milkman to realize his personality as well as embrace his family...

• Word Count: 1274
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

So many stories and situations come to mind where I was taught a lesson about one of these values: Times arise in my memory bank when I sit back and realize the magnitude of the impact that they have had on me. It is these stories that make me who I am and what I represent. ... I have found that bearing down and working hard for that individual and carrying out what needs to be done to meet his expectations is always a better solution. ... It was a great game and great time for us to talk and bond as a family: It was one of the most memorable times of my life. ... I hope and pray that I can b...

• Word Count: 1420
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Stories of ice cream" (Hosseini 7). ... Based on the interpretation provided by Al-Hibri, a Middle Eastern feminist, the need to have a son is great because it is believed that through the son the family name would be carried on in future generations. ... In fact the doctor says that the family eventually does come to get the mother and child but this is done to show their displeasure and also is a disciplinary action so that in future she meets their expectations (6). ...

• Word Count: 1256
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The story is not about death but about the emotional reaction to the death and about love, a topic that can be related to all with relative ease. ... While shopping Rufus sees a hat that he likes a lot but doesn't know if it's appropriate according to his mothers expectations. ... Agee also showed a resemblance to that of Crane and Whitman in that he had a great affinity for cataloging and used weighty rhetoric that could arouse a prodigious amount of intensity and energy for the reader (24). ... Among the people that had a influence on his writing his family contained a few peopl...

• Word Count: 1898
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Gender roles are beginning to become more definite as societal pressures build and cultural expectations solidify. ... The short story Boys and Girls, by Alice Munro, demonstrates this point excellently. ... Television not only impacts our societal values; it also has a great impact on the relationships between fathers and daughters and mothers and sons. ...

• Word Count: 1761
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate