Through contrasting the family members and views in "Everyday Use", Alice Walker illustrates the importance of understanding African American traditions of their own culture. Using careful descriptions and attitudes, Walker demonstrates which factors contribute to the values of one's heritage and culture; she illustrates that these are represented not by the possession of objects, but by one's lifestyle and attitude. In this paper I will explain the theme of the story "Everyday Use
In "Every Day Use" Walker shows the different sides of culture and heritage in the characters of Dee and the mother. The character Dee can be seen to represent a materialistic, complex, and modern way of life, where culture are to be valued for their trendy-ness and appeal. Mother on the other hand, represents a simple content way of life where culture and heritage are valued for both its usefulness as well as its personal significance. The story clearly states Mama's simple view of her heritage......

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Title: Everyday Use
Approximate Word Count: 582
Approximate Pages: 3 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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