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Jing-Mei's Transformation In Two Kinds By Amy Tan

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In Amy Tan’s short story Two Kinds the character Jing-mei undergoes significant changes as she navigates her relationship with her mother and her own identity, Throughout, Jing-mei changes from a rebellious and defiant child to a mature and accepting adult. The transformation is facilitated by the events of the story and is demonstrated through her actions and her thoughts. The conflict between Jin-mei and her mother is that her mother wants her daughter to become a prodigy. Jing-mei resists her mothers attempts to mold her into someone she is not, causing tension between them. The Story’s rising action occurs as Jing-mei reluctantly begins taking piano lessons and struggles to meet her mother's expectations. As the story progresses, Jing-mei’s
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