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In Alice Walker's "Everyday Use," two homemade quilts are used to portray a conflict between a mother and daughter over family heritage. The nature of the conflict stems from two very different attitudes on what one should do with their heritage. From Dee's (Wangero's) perspective, her heritage can best be served by preserving the quilts and putting them on display. In contrast, Mama and Maggie honor their heritage by putting it to "Everyday Use."
Before leaving for college, Dee had not had much interest in her heritage. When Mama offered her a quilt, Dee had sneered at the thought. In Dee's mind, the quilts were old-fashioned and out of style. At that point in her life, Dee seemed to feel much the same way about her heritage. Upon returning, Dee's attitude had changed, as well as her name. To Wangero, her heritage was fashionable and something that would look great on her wall. Pictures were taken, a churn top was confiscated to be used as a centerpiece, and quilts were needed to......

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