Hello. I have an essay question I would like help with. I already wrote it, but I don't feel too sure about it. Please critique it. The question is: The title “Two Kinds” refers to the statement by Jing-mei’s mother that there are only two kinds of daughters: “Those who are obedient and those who follow their own mind.” At the end of the story, Jing-mei puts the title in a different light when she realizes that the ideas “Pleading Child” and “Perfectly Contented” are two halves of the same song. What is the connection between these two meanings of the phrase “two kinds.” Use specific examples from the story to support your answer.
“Those who are obedient” and “Perfectly contented” match each other. “Those who follow their own mind” and “pleading child” match each other. In the mother’s eyes, a pleading child could’ve easily been described with “those who follow their own mind” because it gives off something negative, while “perfectly contented” is something positive based off the mother’s view, which would match “those who are obedient”. The mother hopes for her daughter to be a perfectly contented, obedient child, based off how she treats her daughter throughout the story.
Connexus should not have us writing a whole essay about 4 words
The title "Two Kinds" is based off of when the mother tells her daughter there are only two kinds of daughters: Those who are obedient and those who follow their own mind. In the end the daughter puts the title into a new light by comparing the two kinds of daughters to the songs in her piano book called "Perfectly Contented" and "Pleading Child". Comparing "Perfectly Contented" to "Those who are obedient" and comparing "Pleading Child" to "Those who follow their own mind". She also puts the title into a new view by telling how both of the song titles are half of one song. The way I look at it, is that the whole song would be a person and the titles of each half mean good and bad. The lesson I learned from this story was that there are two sides to everybody, a good side and a bad side.
This took me all day to write because of all the procrasination that happened. Hope this helps! Happy learning!
By essay, they mean paragraph for those who are freaking out trust me!
The title “Two Kinds” refers to the statement by Jing-mei’s mother that there are only two kinds of daughters: “Those who are obedient and those who follow their own mind.” At the end of the story, Jing-mei puts the title in a different light when she realizes that the ideas “Pleading Child” and “Perfectly Contented” are two halves of the same song. What is the connection between these two meanings of the phrase “two kinds.” Use specific examples from the story to support your answer.
how many paragraphs am I to do?
No ms sue! You dont know what OUR school expects. It says IN ONE PARAGRAPH WRITE YOUR ANSWER. This kids answer is PERFECTLY FINE. Leave them alone.....
Yep agreed. There answer is fine. On my thing it says in one paragraph so give them a break 😂
Thank you for sharing your essay with me. It seems like you have a good grasp of the connections between the different meanings of the phrase "two kinds" in the story "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan. However, let's critique your essay and see if we can make it stronger.
Firstly, it would be helpful to provide a concise introduction that presents the main point you will be arguing in your essay. In this case, you are exploring the connection between the two meanings of the phrase "two kinds" as presented in the story.
Next, rather than making declarative statements like "Those who are obedient and 'Perfectly contented' match each other" and "Those who follow their own mind and 'pleading child' match each other", it would be beneficial to provide direct evidence from the story that supports your claims. This will strengthen your argument and make it more convincing.
For example, you can cite the scene where Jing-mei's mother tries to mold her into a prodigy, forcing her to practice the piano relentlessly. Jing-mei resents her mother's high expectations and rebels against her, wanting to follow her own interests. This can serve as evidence for the connection between "those who follow their own mind" and the idea of a "pleading child."
Similarly, you can cite instances in the story where Jing-mei's mother expresses her longing for her daughter to be obedient and "perfectly contented." One example is when the mother compares Jing-mei to Waverly, another girl who is talented and successful, and remarks that Waverly is a "good, obedient child."
By utilizing these specific examples and directly quoting from the story, you can effectively support your argument and strengthen your essay. Additionally, consider providing analysis and explanations of these examples to further explore the connection between the two meanings of "two kinds."
Lastly, make sure to conclude your essay by summarizing your main points and reiterating the connection between the two meanings of "two kinds."
By incorporating these suggestions, you can enhance your essay and present a more comprehensive and convincing analysis of the connection between the different meanings of the phrase "two kinds" in the story "Two Kinds."
an essay is 4-5 paragraphs
What you've written is NOT an essay!! It's a paragraph. Study this and then use what you've written as the skeleton of the actual essay:
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