That Only a Mother Being an expectant parent is an unnerving task. Along with the anxiety of the new responsibility there is also endless worries about the health of the baby. Now imagine how your fear would be amplified if you were expecting a baby in the wake of a nuclear war. When many of t...

“Themes” The novel, The Joy Luck Club, written by Amy Tan is divided into many vignettes that each treat a different topic and theme. Every flash back or story of each character has s a different theme, however, there are three themes that appear constantly in the story. Most of these themes ...

Two Kinds, an exceptional piece of literature written by Amy Tan is about a mother and daughter at war with what is best for the daughter’s future. The mother simply wants the daughter to be successful and strive for the best, while the daughter just wants to be herself. The concepts of culture ...