"Everyday Use" Alice Walker

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What does 'recompose' mean?

Back

To restore to calmness.

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What does 'heritage' mean?

Back

Background and tradition.

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What can you infer about Maggie's character?

Back

She’s been unsure of herself for years.

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How is the main conflict of 'Everyday Use' resolved?

Back

Mama takes the quilts from Dee and gives them to Maggie.

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What does 'furtive' mean?

Back

Sneaky.

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What is the significance of quilts in 'Everyday Use'?

Back

They represent heritage and the different values placed on it by the characters.

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Who are the main characters in 'Everyday Use'?

Back

Mama, Dee, and Maggie.

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What does Dee's name change signify?

Back

Her desire to reconnect with her African heritage.

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How does Mama view her daughters differently?

Back

Mama sees Maggie as practical and connected to her heritage, while Dee is seen as more superficial.

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What role does the setting play in 'Everyday Use'?

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It reflects the characters' backgrounds and their relationship with their heritage.