Analysis of Two Kinds by Amy Tan In the story "Two Kinds", the author, Amy Tan, intends to make the reader think about the meaning behind the story. She doesn't speak like an analyst to illustrate what the real problem is between her and her mother. Instead, she uses her own point of view as a narrator to state what she has experienced and what she feels in her mind throughout the story. He did not judge what is right or wrong based on his opinion. Instead of giving instructions on how to solve a family problem, the author chooses to write a narrative diary containing her true feelings towards the events of her childhood, which offers the reader not only a clear account, but also an insight into how the narrator feels frustrated due to failure. her mother's expectations which lead to a great conflict between the narrator and her mother. By stating how other people behave or interact, the author offers a great chance for readers to fairly interpret for themselves what the reason for any conflict might be, or the nature of any essential contrast between the narrators and other adults in the story. In the story there are many hypocritical opinions from people, which seem ironic to the readers; For example, her mother's aggressive attitude in showing off her daughter, her piano teacher's self-praise calling him "Beethoven". All narratives, including conversation, clearly describe a different characteristic between the narrator and other people. For example, a conversation occurs between the narrator and his mother when the mother criticizes a girl on TV who seems similar to the author, which reveals a different understanding for both of them regarding the other's behavior. At first, the daughter speaks on behalf of the girl, questioning her mother, telling her “why pick on her […] She's pretty good. Maybe she's not the best, but she's trying hard." The daughter actually stands up for herself and reflects that she feels uncomfortable about her mother's disdain for her hard work. He wants to receive compliments from his mother instead of her criticism. However, his mother responded: “just like you” and “not the best.” Why aren't you trying." Here, her mother doesn't really answer her question, instead wanting her to put more effort into trying, neglecting how much she tried before. However, from her mother's perspective, she never put in the effort enough. By narratively stating the conversations she encountered, readers perceive a strong implication of the reason for a future conflict between her and her mother.