12. In "Two Kinds", what motivated Jing-mei to keep silent about her performance at the piano recital, never discussing the recital with her mother?

a. She fears her mother feels betrayed by her failure
b. She thinks her mother will become angry if she mentions the recital
c. She has no desire to discuss the recital with her mother
d. She does not know how to approach the subject

I'm reallly stuck on this; if anyone has read this short story, can they please help? Thanks

-MC

The story: (Broken Link Removed)

Enotes: http://www.enotes.com/two-kinds

Read and reread. Let us know what you think. There are only slight differences among these four choices. You may have to read the story and the analysis more than once.

A?

-MC

Yes, to me A is the best response.

Okay, thanks!

-MC

You're very welcome.

To find the answer to this question, we need to analyze the story "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan and determine what motivated Jing-mei to keep silent about her performance at the piano recital. Let's break down the different options provided:

a. She fears her mother feels betrayed by her failure - In the story, Jing-mei's mother has high expectations for her daughter's success and puts a lot of pressure on her. Jing-mei might indeed fear that her failure at the piano recital would make her mother feel betrayed, but we should consider the other options before settling on this choice.

b. She thinks her mother will become angry if she mentions the recital - Jing-mei's mother has shown a tendency to react strongly to Jing-mei's shortcomings in the past. Considering this, it is possible that Jing-mei fears her mother's anger, making this option a contender.

c. She has no desire to discuss the recital with her mother - While Jing-mei might not have a strong desire to discuss her performance at the recital, this option does not capture the underlying motivation for her silence. It is not simply a lack of desire but rather an apprehension that prevents her from talking about it.

d. She does not know how to approach the subject - In the story, Jing-mei struggles with finding her own voice and expressing herself. It is plausible that she does not know how to approach such a sensitive subject with her mother. However, this option does not fully encompass the complexity of Jing-mei's thoughts and emotions.

Based on the analysis, option a seems to fit Jing-mei's situation best. She likely fears that her mother feels betrayed by her failure, which is why she chooses not to discuss the recital with her mother.

Therefore, the correct answer is option a. She fears her mother feels betrayed by her failure.