The quilt in "Everyday Use " signifies a different meaning to Dee, it helps characterize Dee's personality in comparison to Mama and Maggie. ... "She'd probably be backward enough to put them to everyday use " (Walker 815). ... The butter churn in "Everyday Use " assists in revealing Dee's characteristic traits. Dee characteristic in "Everyday Use " shows the materialistic view she places on certain objects such the butter churn. ... Alice Walker ends "Everyday Use " with the separation of Dee going her way and Mama and Maggie continues to enjoy the simplicity of life. ...

• Word Count: 1723
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School