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In the short story deuce Kinds by Amy Tan, with the use of epiphany and bend dextering points the reviewer is able to see the shoplifters growth and change in temperament through bring out the story. The protagonist, Jing-Mei and her pay off emigrated from China to the US, hence the family struggled in adapting to the new culture and biographystyle. hard influenced by the opportunities and hopes with a new life in US, Jing-Meis bring forth treasured Jing-Mei to become a prodigy manage the other girls on television. Jing-Mei was determined and burning to prove to her make she was a prodigy, and thereby had expert confidence in herself.She believed her commence and father would adore her and shed be beyond reproach. (pg4). As Jing-Meis bugger off quizzed Jing-Mei with incalculable questions and tests, Jing-Mei started getting frustrated by her mothers disappointments and something inside her began to die (pg 5). merely at the same time when she stood in front of the m irror the girl staring(a) back at her was angry, powerful. (pg 5) and she saw what seemed to be a prodigy inside of her (pg 5). Jing-Meis mother consequently encouraged Jing-Mei to play forte-piano and perform in a talents show.When Jing-Meis turn came, she was confident and theory without a doubt, that the prodigy inside of her genuinely did exist (pg 7). However, as she started playing she was surprise when she hit the first wrong none. And then hit another and another (pg 7). In the end, Jing-Meis performance was nothing wish she pass judgment she felt the shame of her mother and father as they sat slapdash through the rest of the show (pg 7). later on the talent show, Jing-Meis was devastated and decided she was neer going to play piano anymore she could never be the prodigy or daughter her mother wants her to be.As a consequence Jing-Mei starts to follow her own path, she did not believe that she could be anything she wanted to be, she could all be her (pg 9). Sh e blamed most of her trial on her mother. This this signifi trickce change in attitude portrays profoundly how turning points in life alters a persons perspective and persona. Short story The Stolen company by Liliana Hecker similarly shows how turning points can change in the way a person view things and their initial personality. In Stolen Party the protagonist, Rosaura just like Jing-Mei had full confidence in herself.She believed she was invited to a company as a guest, she firmly declares shes been invited because Luciana is her companion (pg 11). However, her mother, who is a maid for Lucianas family warns Rosaura that Luciana is not her friend (pg 11) and that Rosaura is only recognized as the maids daughter. Her mother in any case advises Rosaura not to go the bit because its a rich mints political party (pg 11). Rosaura disregards her mother and attends the party anyways. At the party, Rosaura is treated like a guest and asked to participate in the activities, she als o received a delightful eulogy from the magician.This made Rosaura proud and encouraged. When the party ended, Senora Ines were gaving out pink and blue bags to the the guests at the party. Roasaura expected Senora Ines to also hand her the goodie, only when when it was her turn Senora Ines didnt cypher in the pink bag. Nor did she look in the blue bag. Instead she rummaged in her purse. In her hand appeared two bills. (pg 14). Rosaura has an epiphany, she realizes she wasnt invited as a guest to the party, but rather as a servant to help out like a Senora Ines pet (pg 14).Just like Jing-Mei, Rosauras perspective changes instantly. She suddenly understands what her mother has been laborious to teach her and is now well cognizant of her position and social status, and so she instinctively press herself against her mothers body (pg 14) for support. This shows the difference in her initial personality. In conclusion, in Two Kinds and The Stolen Party the protagonists turning poi nts and epiphanies play a significant role in the alter of their perspective and persona.