That's the way it is until you're about thirteen, when she suddenly becomes the most ignorant, benighted, out-of-touch creature on the planet, and you can't get far enough away from her. ... This quote by Suayan shows her immigrant belief in the perfect American Dream and all her hopes for future daughter. ... These conflicts are only resolved when Jing-Mei learns about her mother's past. ... My Mother is dead and I am on a train, carrying with me her dreams of coming home. ...

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• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School