After getting a haircut Jing-Mei’s mother says “You look like Negro Chinese” (Tan 133). This is said with disappointment in her daughter, Jing-Mei’s appearance. Jing-Mei was not as beautiful as her mother wanted her to be. Jing-Mei was compared to others with looks. Jing-Mei’s mother wants more out of Jing-Mei. The thought of being perfect ran over Jing-Mei’s mind “In all of my imaginings, I was filled with a sense that I would soon become perfect.” (Tan 133). Jing-Mei believes if she does become perfect her life would be more pleasant “My mother and father would adore me.” (Tan 133). Society places Jing-Mei in a standard of
After getting a haircut Jing-Mei’s mother says “You look like Negro Chinese” (Tan 133). This is said with disappointment in her daughter, Jing-Mei’s appearance. Jing-Mei was not as beautiful as her mother wanted her to be. Jing-Mei was compared to others with looks. Jing-Mei’s mother wants more out of Jing-Mei. The thought of being perfect ran over Jing-Mei’s mind “In all of my imaginings, I was filled with a sense that I would soon become perfect.” (Tan 133). Jing-Mei believes if she does become perfect her life would be more pleasant “My mother and father would adore me.” (Tan 133). Society places Jing-Mei in a standard of