Background

The author of Two Kinds is Amy Tan. During the 1930's and 40's, china was invaded by japan and it ended in a civil war. Few chinese people escaped and emigrated to the United States. The children were being highly expected to do great things and have success and live out the American Dream without sacrificing the traditional chinese values of obedience and respect for elders.

List Of Characters:
 * Ni Kan
 * The Mother
 * Auntie Lindo
 * Old Chong
 * Uncle Tin

Plot: Mother wants child to become a prodigy but Ni Kan doesnt want to beome one by playing the piano after her mom already gets her lessons for the piano. She does a talent show and she loses and her mom doesnt talk for many years and then when Ni Kan reaches 30 yrs old her mom asks if she wants the piano, Ni Kan takes it then her mother dies and she plays the piano, she realizes how easy the notes come to her. She feels like she can play again.