1. African-American Heritage in Everyday Use
Alice Walker's, "Everyday Use," explores an African-American family exploring their heritage. ... During this time period, many African-Americans are struggling to find their identities and cultural roots. ... To Dee, taking on this new name is for the better: "Names are extremely important in African and African American culture as a means of indicating a person's spirit," (Christian 454). ... "The patchwork quilt appealed not only to black women artist but also to a new generation of African-American intellectuals, artists, and critics seeking powerful and ...
- Word Count: 1247
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School