Jamal is writing the first body paragraph of his literary analysis essay responding to this quote from F. Scott Fitzgerald: "That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you’re not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.” Read Jamal’s reason for his own viewpoint. Interactions between family members are an example of a universal theme that can connect to most readers.
Answer
A
The central idea in Amy Tan's “Two Kinds,” the conflict between parent and child, is expressed by the daughter's retort, "You want me to be something I'm not."
B
The main character in Amy Tan's “Two Kinds” has a mother who cleans houses for extra money, but Fitzgerald's characters are usually wealthy socialites.
C
Amy Tan writes fiction about Chinese Americans like herself, and many of her stories are inspired by her own childhood.
D
Fitzgerald's idea that the purpose of literature is to connect to readers is a common idea that is reflected in much of modern fiction and poetry, including the work of Amy Tan.
Explanation
Choice A directly shows a family conflict between a parent and child, a situation many readers can recognize. The daughter’s words, “You want me to be something I’m not,” express the tension between the mother’s expectations and the daughter’s identity. This supports Jamal’s point that family interactions can be a universal theme that connects with readers.
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