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â??Rules of the Gameâ?? by Amy Tan is a short story with a theme of mother and daughter conflict. They are Chinese American and the protagonist is frustrated with she believes is her mother trying to live vicariously through her accomplishments as a talented Chess player. Chinese tradition considers children as investments as well as an outward manifestation of parenting and ambition. While the mother follows this tradition, the daughter, who identifies more with her American roots, resists.

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