... My parents were not rich either. When I was in elementary school, I wanted to play the piano. But the lesson was so expensive that I couldn't take the piano lesson. That time, I thought about why my parents were poor. I thought if I were adopted ... , my original rich parents could fine me and I would live in their palace. Now, I have become a parent and I think about my children's future. Some day, if my children complain about our tight budget my heart will be broken. When my parents couldn't give piano lesson ... , their hearts must have been broken, too. But I didn't know about my par...

• Word Count: 913
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... . "After seeing my mother's disappointed face once again, something inside of me began to die. I hated the tests, the raised hopes and failed expectations- (501). Even though Jing-mei shows absolutely no interest in becoming a prodigy, her mother keeps on persisting, signing her up for piano lessons. When Jing-mei learns of this decision she is highly upset. "When my mother told me ... . Her plea to her mother to be a normal child comes after she is told the dates of her piano lessons. "Why don't you like me the way I am? I"m not a genius! I can't play the piano- (503). Jing-mei took the ...

• Word Count: 629
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... down to earth short story. The use of characters, the structure of the plot, and the style of the story makes it believable and interesting. "Mr. Parker" shows the physical and emotional effect of becoming an adult. In addition, it gives the idea that people should not ... decision by using third person limited in her story. This let the reader understand the main character Jane. Also, it helps show how Jane gradually sees herself growing up. In the beginning of the story she still sees herself as a child. "We were ... what else to do, we expressed our love in slaps and pinches." says Ja...

• Word Count: 740
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... down to earth short story. The use of characters, the structure of the plot, and the style of the story makes it believable and interesting. "Mr. Parker" shows the physical and emotional effect of becoming an adult. In addition, it gives the idea that people should not ... decision by using third person limited in her story. This let the reader understand the main character Jane. Also, it helps show how Jane gradually sees herself growing up. In the beginning of the story she still sees herself as a child. "We were ... what else to do, we expressed our love in slaps and pinches." says Ja...

• Word Count: 728
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... (5/103) Honor has been a significant value among Asian cultures. Children have been strictly raised to honor their elders, and no matter how far off track the children may wander, those same values will still remain. For example, one-day An-mei's mother decided to stay at this house where she was invited ... deathbed An-mei spoke powerful words of what truly was in her heart. She told her father what would happen if she didn't receive the treatment that her mother would have wanted her to receive. And she pointed out how everyone would be condemned if these demands weren't met ... wing...

• Word Count: 1206
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School