Question

Discussion #7: Walker: "Everyday Use"

1.Read Alice Walker's story, "Everyday Use."

2.Although the narrative point of view favors Maggie in this story, and most readers feel a thrill of justice when Mama snatches the quilts away from Wangero (Dee) and places them in Maggie's lap, we can begin to see more complexity within the story when we fully examine both Maggie's and Dee's beliefs and motivations.

3.Consider which daughter you believe should get the quilts, and create an effective argument defending your choice.

4.Use direct examples from the text, quoting, summarizing and paraphrasing from the story to prove your point.

Answer 1

The question above wants to assess your ability to interpret a text and argue over that interpretation. For that reason, I can't write this script for you, but I'll show you how you can write it.

First, you need to understand what Dee and Magie represent in the story and what qualities they both have that make them apt to inherit the quilts. You can search for articles that analyze the two characters and give you greater insight into the two girls.

Based on that, you can write your argument as follows:

1. Introduce who you deem worthy of receiving the quilts.
2. Show what these quilts represent.
3. Show the reasons why you considered this girl deserving of the quilts.
4. Show why the other girl is not worthy of receiving the quilts.

Importantly, Dee is a woman who became involved in black activism, defending the exposure and pride of African ancestry. However, this placement is seen as something aesthetic for Dee's family. Her mother doesn't believe that Dee is actually representing black people, as black people are resilient people who take care of their families and face challenges with courage rather than ornaments like Maggie.

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