Tuesday, July 22, 2014

In "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker, what is different about Dee now that she has returned home?

In s ,
the character of Mama narrates the story
in first person.  One of Mamas dreams is that she would
be on a television
show some day with her daughter Dee.  On the show, mother and daughter would

hug and smile at each other. Dee would pin an orchid on Mama.  In truth, nothing like
this will
ever happen between these two characters.  Dee never liked living
at home.  Nothing was really
good enough for her.  She wanted nice
things.

Does Dee change in the
story?


Dee does not change.  Dee is selfish, attractive, and intelligent. 

Her attitude has impacted Maggie, her sister, and Mama throughout their lives.  She
dominated
her mother with her wishes.  Only when the church and Mama provide
a college education for her,
does Dee show the slightest positive attitude,
primarily because she will be able to leave
home.

When
Dee returns from college, Maggie and Mama await her return with
trepidation.
They hope that Dee will be different.  When she...

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