Question

What does the mother's gift of the piano reveal about her character at the end of the story?

Answer 1

Although Jing-mei was never able to become proficient at the piano, she does have a sentimental attachment to it.

Answer 2

In Amy Tan's story "Two Kinds" the mother gives a piano as a gift at the end. This action reveals about her character that she was a mother who apparently pushes her daughter to be successful. However, what the mother really wants, is to teach her daughter  that it takes hard work to achieve goals in life and to be happy.