Mama and Maggie are expecting a visit from Dee.
Mama imagines what her daughter, Dee, might do to thank her.
Maggie’s reality, her insecurity and shame
Dee arrives, wearing a “costume”, with what seems to be a husband or boyfriend in tow.
Mama is surprised of who Dee has become or is trying to be.
Dee brings up the items she would like to have from her family.
Dee insists she inherit the quilt.
Maggie is deserving of the quilt. She will know how to use it.
Maggie turns down the quilt to keep from making her sister upset.
Conclusion
Mama gives Maggie the quilt.
Dee leaves, but not without saying her peace
Mama imagines what her daughter, Dee, might do to thank her.
Maggie’s reality, her insecurity and shame
Dee arrives, wearing a “costume”, with what seems to be a husband or boyfriend in tow.
Mama is surprised of who Dee has become or is trying to be.
Dee brings up the items she would like to have from her family.
Dee insists she inherit the quilt.
Maggie is deserving of the quilt. She will know how to use it.
Maggie turns down the quilt to keep from making her sister upset.
Conclusion
Mama gives Maggie the quilt.
Dee leaves, but not without saying her peace