Amy Tan Unit- Essays
Write an essay for each of the following topics. You should make at
least one reference to the story for each essay. DO NOT ask how
long the essay should be. COMPLETELY answer the question in an
essay format.
1- What similarities and differences are there between the
relationships between Jing Mei and her mother and Waverly and her
mother. Are the relationships strong? If so, why? If not, suggest a
way that the relationship could be strengthened.
2- Choose a passage from each story that you feel especially
showcases Amy Tan’s writing talents as a writer. Thoroughly explain
why you chose this passage and what about Tan’s style appealed to
you.
3- The titles of each of the story have a deeper meaning. Explain the
significance of each of the titles. How do the titles relate to the
themes of the story?
Amy Tan Unit- Essays
Write an essay for each of the following topics. You should make at
least one reference to the story for each essay. DO NOT ask how
long the essay should be. COMPLETELY answer the question in an
essay format.
1- What similarities and differences are there between the
relationships between Jing Mei and her mother and Waverly and her
mother. Are the relationships strong? If so, why? If not, suggest a
way that the relationship could be strengthened.
2- Choose a passage from each story that you feel especially
showcases Amy Tan’s writing talents as a writer. Thoroughly explain
why you chose this passage and what about Tan’s style appealed to
you.
3- The titles of each of the story have a deeper meaning. Explain the
significance of each of the titles. How do the titles relate to the
themes of the story?