Amy tan’s purpose for writing this essay was to illustrate the importance’s of culture and the pride you should take in it. After looking back on tan’s experience she learned to be proud of who she is, and the love her mom had for her. I personally understand tan’s purpose because I’ve had a similar experience.
It was a hot September day in Miami, Florida my family and I just move to the city, and I was bored. I had decided to go outside to get some air, but to my surprise there were a bunch of kids on the porch next door. I thought were going to be cool but I was wrong. They started making fun of me call me all types of names I cried while they continued to make fun of me. All the while my mom oversaw what was happening. When all was said she came out side and sat next to me and told me not to be hurt by that people say, but be proud of whom I am. This experience is how I understand tan’s purpose for writing this essay.
