The short story "Girl", written by Jamaica Kincaid, is a compilation of instructions and advice from a mother for her daughter. The mother believes that her practical and useful advice will help her daughter become a respectable woman in society. Similarly, in the novel Persuasion, written by Jane Austen, Sir Walter gives advice to his daughter, hoping that she will recognize the importance of her social class and marry a suitable partner. Even though both parents worry about their children's future, their advice does not come directly from their hearts but is shaped by society's values ​​and expectations. This is equivalent to the theory of “mimetic desire”: a person is motivated to do something because they see that others desire to do it. In both literary works, each persuasion uses mimetic desire to reveal the intention behind the persuasion attempts and their results on the main characters. The lesson the mother gives her daughter is beneficial, but it is shaped by society's expectations of a virtuous woman. The mother decides to transfer her domestic knowledge and life experience to her daughter in order to shape her behavior from an early age. She gives detailed instructions on how to "sew on a button, how to hem a dress when the hem goes down, how to iron a khaki shirt so it doesn't have a crease." Although hemming a dress, sewing and ironing are not difficult tasks, the mother emphasizes their importance because she understands that appearance and clothing reflect a woman's character. Because these domestic skills are a measure of women's skills and self-esteem, the girl's inability to take care of her clothes will indicate her negligence in household skills and lack of order..... . middle of paper ......one wants to do in his life. Although what initiates parenting is similar in both books, the purpose of each advice varies. Understanding the expectations of her community, the mother attempts to shape her daughter's future in a positive way with her comprehensive lesson in domestic skills and appropriate behavior, while Sir Walter's emphasis on appearance and his strong conscience class allow him to guide his daughter so that she gives up her happiness. to help him achieve what he wants. The result of the mother's persuasion on her daughter is questionable, because the daughter is too young to recognize her mother's intention; however, the use of mimetic desire on Anne proves effective. Her companionship with warm people allows Anne to break away from her father's beliefs and follow her feelings and interests in pursuit of a rewarding life..