How does the method of the seagull's mother to teach her child to be independent contrast with Amanda's mother's constant nagging ? Examine how this affects the emotional responses of the seagull and Amanda. ('Two Stories about Flying' and 'Amanda!')

Seagull’s mother: wants to make Seagull independent/ self-reliant uses indirect method to motivate young Seagull to fly concerned about survival and future silent encouragement, deals strategically builds courage and confidence in Seagull believes in his instincts to fly shows love but deals practically for the growth Amanda’s mother: always nags Amanda, strict, controlling wants Amanda to behave perfectly follows her ideals constantly gives direct instructions, scolds concerned about her appearance concerned for social manners, behavior tone is demanding makes Amanda feel trapped who wants to escape from that situation Compare and contrast fostered autonomy in Seagull and created rebellion in Amanda Seagull got closer to the family but Amanda wanted to move away Seagull’s mother encouraged its emotional development whereas Amanda’s mother restricted her natural growth Seagull’s mother made it resilient, Amanda’s mother had excessive control