e displays her bold attitude a few days after she completely embarrassed her parents with a miserable performance at a talent-show. For example, she thought that after her poor performance at the talent-show, she never had to play the piano again (601). She further shows her defiant attitude when her mother reminds her that it is time to practice. Jing-me replies Im not going to play anymore (601). All of these actions clearly shows Jing-mes defiant nature, which results in a strained relationship between mother and daughter.Finally, Tan characterizes Jing-me as insecure in her own capabilities. Like other children her age she is unsure of her ability to try something new. At first, she is excited to try out different prodigies, but after numerous failures and seeing her mothers disappointed face once again something inside of her began to die (596). Jing-me failed so many test that she begins to think she can not be successful at anything. For example, when Jing-me finds out about the piano lessons she automatically assumes she will fail. She tells her mother I cant play the piano (597). At an early age she becomes programmed for failure which affects the rest of her life. As an adult she recalls all of her past failures and thinks I did not believe I could be anything I wanted to be (602). Through all of her experiences of failure it is obvious that Jing-me is insecure in her own capabilities to succeed. Ultimately, Jing-mes willfulness, defiant attitude, and insecurity results in an unsuccessful life. Her unruly behavior towards her mother resulted in a nonexistent relationship for several years and unanswered questions. Tan has presented the story of a young girl whose life continued to be difficult because of her rebellious independence. Tan, Amy. Two Kinds. LITERATURE: READING, REACTING, WRITING. 4th ed. Laurie G.Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell, eds. New York: Harcourt , 2001. 594-603....
