Character and Culture in Literature

Question 1 • LHS English 10

Which statement best describes the central conflict in Amy Tan’s "Two Kinds”?

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It is a character vs. nature conflict, as both the mother and the daughter struggle with living in a new country.

It is a character vs. self conflict, as the daughter struggles to live up to the standards she sets for herself.

It is a character vs. self conflict, as the mother wishes for a prodigy but also wants her daughter to be happy.

It is a character vs. character conflict, as the mother wishes for an obedient daughter, while the daughter desires independence.

Explanation

The central conflict is between Jing-mei and her mother. Her mother pushes her to become a prodigy and expects her to obey, while Jing-mei resists and wants the freedom to decide who she will be. This makes the conflict character vs. character, so the best description is that the mother wants an obedient daughter while the daughter desires independence.

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