What is the point of view in the short story "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan?

When we think of point of view and narration, there are
three general types that are utilised in literature. The omniscient point of view is
written in the third person, and is when the narrator assumes a kind of god-like role in
that he or she is exterior to the action, yet is able to look down and enter the mind of
every character and see their emotions and motives. The third person limited point of
view is similar, but the narrator is only able to follow one character and enter one
character's mind. Lastly, the first person narrator is when the narrator is one of the
characters in the plot themselves, and we can only see everything from their perspective
and see their thoughts and feelings as they are capable of perceiving them. This style
of narration is identifiable through the use of the first person: "I" and
"we."

With this in mind, let us examine this story and see
which style of narration is used. Consider the following
quote:

In all
of my imaginings, I was filled with a sense that I would soon become perfect. My mother
and father would adore me. I would be beyond reproach. I would never feel the need to
sulk for anything.

Hopefully
you have identified the use of the first person, "I." This clearly indicates that the
point of view in this story is first person. Note the way that we are presented with
Jing-Mei's feelings, emotions and hopes in this quote, told from her perspective. The
use of the first person in this story thus helps us to relate and identify with the
character of Jing-Mei herself as she struggles against the weight of her mother's
ambition for her.