Discussion Questions: Mother Tongue

What influence does Amy Tan’s mother have on Tan’s ability to write and the path she chose to be a writer?
Tan explains that “Mother Tongue” to her is the language used by her mother. What is “Mother Tongue” for you and cannot it be different from tan’s definition?
What does Tan’s interaction at the hospital with the CAT Scan reveal about people’s perception of non-native English speakers?
Tan mentions that she uses “all the Englishes [she] grew up with”. How do all the variations of English we use every day shape our culture today?

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