In “Alice Walker’s ‘Everyday Use’” written by Nancy Tuten, she examines the language of “Everyday Use” and applies it to how the characters’ words and actions reveal their personalities. Tuten writes that Walker emphasizes the significance of language and the deleterious results of its misuse. Dee prefers language over silence as she indicates in her strength to be educated and in the importance she places on changing her name to Wangero. She believed it better represented the African heritage. Because of her education, Dee oppresses and manipulates others as a result of isolating herself from the rest of her family.
Mama expresses herself through deeds instead of actions. “She hugs Maggie to her, drags her in the room where Dee sits holding
Mama expresses herself through deeds instead of actions. “She hugs Maggie to her, drags her in the room where Dee sits holding