Conflict in liturature

            Conflict in a literary piece is often due to opposition between characters; this struggle shapes the action of the plot. In "Everyday Use" we were introduced to three strong characters presented at the beginning. The Mother figure, and her two daughters: Maggie and Dee. Maggie, the younger of the two was seemingly less fortunate than Dee. Beaten out in brains, looks, and luck it is obvious how Maggie would be the more timid. .
             Walker wrote: "Maggie will be nervous until after her sister goes-, she described her as: hopeless, homely, ashamed, envy set the stage for her first entrance onto the scene. She walked like a "lame animal" always cowering and groaning when she is approached by her sister. (All trademarks of inferiority.) .
             Dee on the other hand had " feet that looked as if God himself had shaped them", she carried herself proudly, spoke when she felt like it and asked for whatever she wanted. The two have a subconscious battle, by subconscious I mean clearly unspoken. Whether it is mentioned or not though, the two have the same desires or impulses, Dee just always seems to win making this a psychological conflict between the sisters. .
             This conflict also involved the mother of course. Maggie had more in common with her mother in way that they do not posses an adequate education, and they have a simple life style that they never mention bothering them. As far as the reader is lead to believe the two are fine living in their small humble abode. Dee on the other hand brings a dash of chaos when she comes home. She obviously held that place in contempt, showing disgust and shame for the place she once lived in. She had made a better life for herself and not only needs to show it by dressing to the nines, but also by denouncing her name. Dee caves a little when she tells her mom she didn't have to call her by her new name - Wangero. Even though she offers this, they still call her by her new name.