Answer :
Answer:
pretty.
Explanation:
A striking feature of Amy Tan's stories is the presentation of family conflicts involving Chinese and American culture. In this excerpt, the phrase "You want to be the same as the American girls on the outside." Shows that a Chinese girl wants to have an American appearance, so her mother says her daughter wants to look like the Americans are on the outside, that is, she wants to be as beautiful as the Americans.
Her mother's word choice reveals that Amy Tan thinks American girls are a) pretty.
In Amy Tan's narrative, her mother’s words suggest a nuanced perception of American girls, reflecting both admiration and criticism.
The quote ‘You want to be the same as American girls on the outside’ indicates that the mother perceives a certain allure or desirability in how American girls present themselves, i.e., their fashion and outward appearances.
However, her mother immediately contrasts this outward desire with an important caveat: ‘But inside you must always be Chinese.
You must be proud you are different. Your only shame is to have shame.’ This statement shows that while she recognizes the attractiveness of American girls, she places much greater value on cultural identity and inner strength.
Complete Question with options:
After everyone had gone, my mother said to me, “You want to be the same as American girls on the outside.” Her mother's word choice reveals that Amy Tan thinks American girls are
a) pretty.
b) smart.
c) fortunate.
d) predictable.
