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    Bhineka Tunggal Ika Tan Hana Dharma Mangrwa. Vary but still no one truth’s duplicitous (ambiguous). "Tan Hana Dharma Mangrwa" which also means "No Devotion Which Bifurcated" the underlying principle describes the life of a nation that is Bhinneka Tunggal Ika ". The true meaning of "tan hana dharma mangrwa" it’s certainly relevant contemplated returning‚ so that this nation does not constantly get caught

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    After reading the narrative “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan. It can be said that it is an engaging 1st person narrative where the author utilized some of her different memories to connect with the audience. At times explaining her feelings of sadness and embarrassment to strengthen her points. Thus‚ creating an emotional piece that had me connected with every sentence. I experienced a sense of empathy. The narrative started at the present time with a memory where the writer found herself speaking to a

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    as well came from a bilingual home. I respected my parents so I always honored the language they spoke‚ most of the time I believe I spoke their language out of habit‚ it was our language as a family. In Tan’s article she quotes “So easy to read” (Tan 391) when she spoke about her mother’s verdict on her book. I had a similar story occur in my family since my mother had a tough time reading and understand english while I was growing up. I honored the way she defended herself even with her “broken”

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    We examines one story of Amy tan in our course that was ’ Voice from the opposite side of the divider " From his story‚ we comprehend that regardless of what the moms are doing‚ they are really endeavoring to secure their little girls and enable them to make tracks in an opposite direction from threat and troubles. For instance‚ Ying-yang revealed to Lena must not go to any heading but rather just school and back home to stay away from any perils. Furthermore‚ we should regularly express our considerations

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    Amy Tan Mother Tongue

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    I believe Amy Tan’s purpose for "Mother Tongue" was to make others aware of the different forms of English Language that has been translated by different cultures‚ specifically the Chinese translation. I arrived at that decision because she clearly expresses personal emotions‚ opinions‚ life events‚ and observations. I don’t believe the author’s goal changed throughout this analytical process. I found one other key point while conducting active reading on my selected article. On page 21 the author

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    Two Kinds By Amy Tan

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    Patricia Rosario English 126 AB1 Professor Milanes November 24‚ 2014 Formal Paper #3 draft Pressure for Success Children of immigrant parents are put under immense pressure to succeed in life. Success is expected in these children as a form of reward to their parents for their many physical and financial sacrifices. Because of these expectations‚ children begin to feel as disappointments and failures if they have not met the high goals set by their parents. Putting high standards and limitations

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    Amy Tan Two Kinds Paper

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    The Differences between American and Chinese Society In the story Two Kinds by Amy Tan‚ Jing Mei‚ a Chinese American girl struggles with her identity and learning how to balance her mother’s wants with her needs. Jing- Mei’s mother feels that obedience to her should come first and following her own aspirations should not be a consideration. With the pressures of pleasing her mother and still discovering one’s shelf‚ Jing-Mei searches for balance but finds conflict‚ confusion‚ and disdain. In

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    Many people speak different languages‚ but every person speaks their language in two forms. As in the story "Mother tongue" by Amy Tan. The children start to use this strategy to make others feel comfortable‚ and not be judged by others. This language comes naturally to those who use it. There are some appropriate moments to use each English‚ and there are moments that are not so appropriate. For example‚ if you speak to any adult in a not proper way‚ they might think you’re not as educated. Sometimes

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    I have not listened to a story that made me feel happy and sad at the same time except for Tan Le’s story. Le spoke about her family story of immigration. A four years old girl‚ a mother and a sister were trying to escape to Australia to find a better life. Her story showed us how life could be tough and bitter. She and her mother and sister struggled a lot until they survived. Le has used a descriptive language in order to make her story effective and hook her audience attention. To illustrate‚

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    From the article “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan‚ I realize that language nowadays is very important because it is the only way to communicate with many other people. We born in many different places and learn many different language since born. She is telling us that she is Chinese and majoring in English language‚ but most of Chinese people tends to learn engineering or math related major. She also feel that she is better in math and science than English‚ but she enjoy challenges and choose the opposite

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