This quote kind of triggers Jing-Mei's epiphany, and helps describe Rose's as well. In these chapters these two women finally realize that they have to stand up for themselves. Rose stands up for herself against Ted, and Jing-Mei realizes her self-worth. They both start to understand that their mothers wanted them to be strong and really love them exactly how they are. I can relate this to the song "Lovely" by: Sara Haze. In the song she says," I know you want the best/ Yeah only good things for me/ But you have to realize/ I can be all these things you project on me/ Cause I'm beautiful to me/ Doesn't that mean a thing?/ 'Cause I feel lovely/ Just the way that I am." Just like the women in the book, the writer is saying that she can act like whatever someone wants her to be, but deep inside she will always be herself. This song shows that she is a strong and confident person, just like Rose and Jing-Mei are becoming. The love of their mothers gave them this newly found self-respect and confidence.
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