The narrator, Mama, "a large big boned woman with rough, man working hands, who wears, "flannel nightgowns to bed and overalls during the day," whose, "fat keeps her hot in zero weather," is strong and uneducated and does anything to make her daughters Dee and Maggie happy (Walker 298). ... Mama then continues to say, "Take one or two of the others," (303). ... When Mama asks, "What happened to Dee?... Prior to Dee going off to school, Mama offers her a quilt and Dee denies. ... Mama denies Dee of the quilts, Dee replies, "It's really a new day...

• Word Count: 1247
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Mama suggests appreciate of heritage and while doing so have it pass on from generation to generation. ... Mama was of African-American decent, mid-age. ... The story had a setting with Mama and Maggie awaits the visitation of Dee. ... Mama wanted for Maggie to have the quilt and use in for everyday use. ... With Mama giving the quilt to Maggie, she wanted her to use it every day, while Dee would only hand it....

• Word Count: 648
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Mama has another daughter, Dee, who was sent away to be educated at an early age. ... Dee comes back one day to "visit" and asks her mother for an heirloom quilt that has already been promised to her sister. ... Through Mama, the narrator, Walker uses characterization to share Mama's observations of her daughter Maggie. ... What is told about Mama is only her description of herself. ... Mama's submissive attitude is shown through her actions. ...

• Word Count: 1145
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

One day she appears with her boyfriend, as a hippie, suddenly all concerned about her black heritage. ... "Well I" say, "Dee" "No mama", she says, "not Dee, Wangero Leewanika Kemanjo" "what happened to Dee" I wanted to know. ... Its really a new day for us. But from the way you and Mama still live you"d never know it." ...

• Word Count: 1135
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School