Dr. Jennifer MacQuarrie
Friday, February 13, 2015
Finding Identity in the Face of Adversity In the short stories Borders and Two Kinds, there are strong characters who find themselves dealing with difficult expectations from
Dr. Jennifer MacQuarrie
Friday, February 13, 2015
Finding Identity in the Face of Adversity In the short stories Borders and Two Kinds, there are strong characters who find themselves dealing with difficult expectations from different aspects of their lives. Through the experiences of the characters, one learns that true purpose and identity is found through facing adversity, not conforming to how others think they should act. The characters that illustrate this phenomenon are Jing Mei in Two Kinds, and the mother in Borders.
In Two Kinds, Jing Mei’s mother is convinced that America is the “Land of Opportunity” and that she should find the right avenue for her daug