The Role of Heritage in “Everyday Use”
Alice Walker’s story “ Everyday Use” was about a African American family who goes through many obstacles in life. Alice shows a mother who does everything she can to provide for her two daughters Dee and Maggie, she tries to show them how to respect their heritage and honor their background. The problems that were presented were- a mother who tried to teach her daughters about their heritage with a quilt that was passed down through their family and now it's one of her daughter turn to get the quilt.
The conflict helps explore the role of heritage because it shows how a mother who lost her home, and who is struggling to provide for her family. And has a daughter named Dee who very ungrateful and does
Alice Walker’s story “ Everyday Use” was about a African American family who goes through many obstacles in life. Alice shows a mother who does everything she can to provide for her two daughters Dee and Maggie, she tries to show them how to respect their heritage and honor their background. The problems that were presented were- a mother who tried to teach her daughters about their heritage with a quilt that was passed down through their family and now it's one of her daughter turn to get the quilt.
The conflict helps explore the role of heritage because it shows how a mother who lost her home, and who is struggling to provide for her family. And has a daughter named Dee who very ungrateful and does