... ;Mama" who lives in the Deep South along with daughters Maggie and Dee (changes her name to Wangero). The story illustrates the difference in a mother and the difference in personality of her two daughters. Everyday Use saw of the three characters with Mama and Maggie sharing same ideas and Dee having different values and perception on live. The story reaches a very high point ... with a mama denying Dee request to take the hand- made quilt and instead wanting for Maggie to have it instead ... people. Quilting was also tradition which was common in that era and pass on to other generati...

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• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... the history, culture and traditions that are passed from one generation to the next. This is the theme of the short essay "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker. She establishes her theme through the character development of Mama, Maggie and Dee. Walker reveals her feelings about heritage by contrasting the characters of Mama and Maggie with that of ... can always make some more .Maggie knows how to quilt,"(362) Maggie is the one that has the ability to carry on the ability of making quilts. Dee just wants the quilts for material value. Mama has the stories of their ancestors as far back as she ...

• Word Count: 574
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School