Question

“Two Kinds” and “Daughter of Invention” have main characters who are bicultural.

How do the stories treat this topic?

Select two correct answers.


The characters in both stories resist conforming to American culture because they fear losing aspects of their heritage.

The characters in both stories hide signs of their cultural background from the surrounding community because they want to fit in.

In both stories, the characters strive to find a balance between meeting the expectations of two cultures and developing their individual identities.

In both stories, the characters use their understanding of American culture to help their parents adapt to life in a new environment.

Answer 1

c) In both stories, the characters strive to find a balance between meeting the expectations of two cultures and developing their individual identities.

d) Both characters use their understanding of American culture to help their parents adapt to life in a new environment.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Both tales' protagonists try to reconcile cultural expectations and personal growth. In "Two Kinds," Jing-mother mei urges Yolanda to be a genius, while her father encourages her to be imaginative.

• Jing-mei learns to play the piano and Yolanda invents a novel flashlight to integrate both cultures. In both tales, the youngsters assist their parents adjust to a new society.

• Yolanda helps her father create a company in "Daughter of Invention." Jing-mei helps her mother learn English and navigate American society in "Two Kinds." In both novels, protagonists' attempts to overcome the cultural barrier lead to deeper ties with their parents.