Maus Project
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- Dia: 1
- Amelia, you should just worry about getting good grades!
- We just want the best for you.
- Dia: 2
- Honestly I don't even know what is going on with her! I wished she would just listen to us and get a med degree!
- There, there Ming, it's ok. One day she'll come to realize.
- Dia: 3
- What! What am I going to do? I don't want to pursue a medical job! I want to be a writer!
- Dia: 4
- Gosh seriously, they don't even know what major I want to pursue
- Dia: 6
- I hate my parents! They won't let me do I want! I just want them to leave me alone!
- Dia: 7
- So are you going to this college? This school has a good medical program
- What?! I just want choose for myself.
- Dia: 8
- Amelia, me and your Aunt Xing were just talking about future colleges.
- There she goes again with the college rants
- Dia: 9
- You would make such a wonderful doctor!
- Dia: 10
- But I don’t wanna be a doctor! I want to—
- NO!! IT IS THE ONLY WAY OUT FOR YOU! AND IT IS THE BEST FOR YOU.
- Dia: 12
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- What am I supposed to do... I can't live up to my parent's expectations.
- I'm just a marionette doll being controlled by my parents.
- Dia: 14
- You alright? What's up, talk to me.
- Urgh... My parents want me to become a doctor, I really don't want to be one!
- Dia: 15
- What? Don't you want to be a writer? Your stories are amazing!
- I do! But, I just feel so guilty. My parents are immigrants and I want to provide a better life for them.
- Dia: 16
- You should think about your own happiness too! Go talk to your parents!
- Sighs... I'll see... Thanks for this Liv.
- Dia: 17
- How have you been? How's been my niece?
- Gosh she's going to drive me up a wall! She says she wants to be a writer!
- Dia: 18
- Hmm? I think she's a wonderful author! She's truly happiest when writing.
- Dia: 19
- You're right, I've haven't been thinking about how she feels. I'll go talk to her.
- Dia: 20
- Mom... Could I talk to you about something?
- Dia: 21
- I'm really grateful for what you and dad do for me to succeed in life, but I really want to be a writer. My passion is in writing stories not in the medical field. I'm sorry but I don't want to be a doctor and won't go to the college you picked out.
- Dia: 22
- Honey…
- Dia: 24
- I understand that I am stubborn sometimes. In my mind, I just thought I was doing what’s right…
- Dia: 25
- But I guess I've been only thinking of my own opinion, what I think is best for you.
- So this time, I am happy to hear yours.
- Dia: 26
- Hm.
- So honey, after talking with your dad, we just want to give you a sincere apology..
- Dia: 27
- We understand if you don't want to be a doctor, we respect your wishes and will continue supporting your dreams, no matter what career you take.
- We are proud of you.
- Dia: 29
- SEVERAL YEARS LATER
- Dia: 30
- Are you sure you’re going to be okay here? Call me if anything, okay?
- Yes, mom. I love it here!
- Dia: 31
- I'm sure you'll do great!
- Thanks mom
- Dia: 32
- Hey, over here! You must be my dormmate!
- Dia: 33
- I major in computer science, what about you?
- Journalism!
- Dia: 34
- THE END
- Journalism 101Written by Amelia Song
- Dia: 0
- How do you know what's best for me? Just let me live my own life!
- Hey Amelia! Good morning!