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Everyday Use by Alice Walker

Through contrasting family members and views in "Everyday Use", Alice Walker illustrates the importance of understanding our present life in relation to the traditions of our own people and culture. Using careful detailed 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 or simple appearances, but by one's lifestyle and attitude.
In "Everyday Use" Walker personifies the different sides of culture and heritage in the characters of Dee and the mother (the narrator). Dee can be seen to symbolize a materialistic, complex, and modern way of life where culture and heritage are to be valued only for their "trendy-ness" and artistic 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......

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