Answer:
1. How does this story reveal the themes of 'personal expression' and 'capitalizing on strengths?
The story reveals the theme, "personal expression" when Helen finds her strengths and she put her heart to enhance them. It also reveals the theme," capitalizing on strengths", when the author enjoys and gets motivation on the things she wanted.
2. What is the generational conflict that exists between Helen Michaelson and her parents? Explain using examples from the text.
The conflict is about the misguidance on the career path of Helen where her parents pushed her to do things that lead to demotivation.
My Musical Career is about a woman who is finding her strengths or talents and enhancing them. However, the parent overly pushed her to make a progress in it that results in demotivation.
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