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Encouraging but realistic
She begins by telling Ming to follow her dream, but also asks her to count the cost in time, effort, money and sacrifice.
Wise and experience-based
She uses examples from public life, history, people she knows, and her own dream of publishing a book.
Emotionally supportive
Her tone remains affectionate and protective, even when she warns Ming about obstacles.
Exam-ready sketch
The mother is a balanced, thoughtful and affectionate guide. She believes in dreams, but she refuses to make success sound easy. Her advice is persuasive because it combines encouragement with practical caution. She values passion, sacrifice, discipline and support networks. By sharing her own changed dream of publishing a book, she shows that mature aspirations are equally meaningful.
