This paper argues that Mama made the right decision in, "Everyday Use," by Alice Walker. ... This was the social background of the period when Everyday Use was written and it is generally perceived to be Walker's criticism of the African American obsession with its African roots and it provides Walker's answer to what heritage means and how it should be handled, (Christian 7). ... In, "Everyday Use," Walker also explores the conflict between ideology and art. ... Cowart also points out that as long as there are still people who can create quilts, they remain suitable for, "ev...

• Word Count: 1911
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The coon (most used image) was always lazy, unreliable and constantly butchered his speech. ... This was the first black show that had controversial issues such as gun control, murder, and drug use ("Network and Cable"). ... As he became more successful, they moved, with their son Lionel, into the famous dee-luxe apartment in the sky,. ... They delt with things that happened to everyday people from trying to make the cheer squad to buglury. ...

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• Grade Level: High School