1. Everyday Use by Alice Walker
Mama talks of her fat keeping her hot in cold weather similar to the cow that carries around large amounts of fat allowing it to stay out all year round. ... These are things that a family provides. ... The quilts passed down in Mama's family stand for the African-American culture they came from. ... Dee only returns to her roots because they are considered "fashionable now" (Christian 86-87). ... Rural and urban equality are portrayed through the comparisons between people and animals, as well as with Dee's views of the family and their values since she left the rural setting to get...
- Word Count: 1619
- Approx Pages: 6
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School