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“little Asian girl” cartoons give a somewhat accurate depiction of the image of
the Tiger mom but with a satirical, comedic twist. However, unlike Amy Chua’s Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom, these
series of comics only serve to present Asian moms in a negative light. This is
evident in the fact that the matriarch is illustrated with furrowed brows,
hands in the air, and only speaks with exclamations. Furthermore, the “little
Asian girl” shows no affection for her mother and only emotes feelings of anger
or sadness. In contrast, the “Why I Love My Strict Chinese Mom” article reveals
that being raised by a Tiger Mom clearly is not as bad as the “Little Asian
Girl” cartoons make it out to be. For instance, Sophia Chua proclaims that her
mother taught her to give her 110% all the time and to only be satisfied with
perfect work. On the other hand, “little Asian girl” constantly feels
frustrated with her mother.
Question: Compare and contrast the two articles of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom and “Little
Asian Girl.” How do you see your upbringing reflected in these two works?
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