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What different uses would Maggie and Dee have for the quilts in the story Everyday Use?
They are both ugly like you
What else can I help you with?
The story called hungry caterpillar?
the caterpillar in this story eats different fruits everyday
In the story everyday use was tradition deprived and good?
what is the story everyday use about, and how does it relate to tradition. is the tradition good and why should it not be deprived?
What is the effect of the narrator in everyday use?
If you don't understand something like a story, the narrator would be there to explain to you what is going on in the story.
1. Who is the narrator of the story Everyday Use What kind of a woman is she?
Mama - Acts as narrator of the story. She is also known as Mrs. Johnson. She is a middle-aged or older African-American woman living with her younger daughter, Maggie. Although poor, she is strong and independent as shown by how she interacts with her children, and takes great pride in her way of life. Her appearance is described as someone who is overweight, and someone who has a body that is more like a man's than a woman's. She has strong hands that are worn from a lifetime of work.
Describe a time when an illustration would be helpful in everyday activities?
if you are writing a story and need to see an illustration to describe it.
How does mama choose to resolve the conflict over the quilts In the story Everyday Use?
She takes the quilts from Dee and gives them to Maggie. In the story, "Everyday Use," Dee and Maggie had a conflict over the quilts. Mama resolved the conflict by taking the quilts from Dee and giving them to Maggie, who would love them, use them and hand them down to the next generation.
In the short story Everyday Use by Alice Walker what artifact symbolizes Maggie's first triumph over Dee?
the quilts Apex
Who gets the quilts at the end of the story?
Maggie gets the quilts at the end of the story. Dee wants them as well, but Mama decides to give them to Maggie instead because she understands the sentimental value they hold for her.
In the short story everyday use by Alice Walker who does the narrator think will appreciatethe quilts more?
The narrator, Mama, thinks that Maggie will appreciate the quilts more as she plans to give them to her as a heritage to carry on their family traditions. Mama believes that Maggie understands the significance and history behind the quilts, while she sees Dee as viewing them as mere decorations.
Who is Maggie in the story everyday use?
Maggie is the shy daughter of Mrs. Johnson in the story Everyday Use.
What is the climax in the story everyday use by Alice Walker?
The climax in "Everyday Use" occurs when Dee wants to take the family quilts to hang them up as decorations. Mama, the narrator, initially agrees but then decides to give the quilts to Maggie, the sister who will put them to everyday use, leading to a moment of tension and realization about the value of heritage and tradition.
Who has the quilts at the end of the story Everyday Use?
meggie get the quilt at the end of the story
In the short story Everyday Use by Alice Walker why does the narrator think Maggie will appreciate the quilts more than Dee?
I just want free points
Who is the antagonist of Everyday Use?
The story begins in the South during the 1960's. It takes place in Maggie, and her mother's home. When Dee, Maggie's older sister, comes to visit with her boyfriend the family learns that she has changed her name to Wangero because she did not want to be named by white people anymore. Maggie is obviously afraid, or distrustful of her older sister because when she arrives Maggie hides behind her Mom. They all sit down to dinner, where Dee takes the churn top, and the dasher to decorate her house. Then, after dinner, Dee rifles through Maggie's trunk to find two old quilts done by their grandma. She requests to have the quilts, but when her mother says that she should take different ones, Dee insists that they had to be these ones. Maggie is very upset about this because that was her reminder of her grandmother, and her heritage. At this point, their mother finally stands up for Maggie, and grabs the quilts out of Dee's hands, and places them into Maggie's lap. Dee, flabbergasted, goes out to the car, and leaves.
What happens in the end of the story of everyday use?
In the exposition of the story, the narrator 'Mama', describes the namesake of her daughter Dee. Dee was named after her aunt Dicey, a kind, humble woman who knew how to perform all sorts of tasks on the farm and in the farmhouse.
What event caused Maggie's injuries in everyday use?
Maggie's injuries in "Everyday Use" were caused by a house fire that occurred in their previous home, which her sister Dee accidentally started. Maggie was severely injured and left with burn scars as a result of the fire.
Which artist is known for her story quilts?
Ami Simms and Mary Lou Weidman are both known for story quilts. There may be others.
