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    The story is told from the perspective of Mama as she prepares for a visit from her daughter Dee. Dee wants to take some of Mama's quilts and other items from the family homestead that represent their heritage. Mama sees the items as everyday household items, while Dee views them as valuable artifacts representing their culture. Maggie, Mama and Dee's other daughter, is content with her life on the farm and does not share Dee's views on displaying their culture through possessions.

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    The story is told from the perspective of Mama as she prepares for a visit from her daughter Dee. Dee wants to take some of Mama's quilts and other items from the family homestead that represent their heritage. Mama sees the items as everyday household items, while Dee views them as valuable artifacts representing their culture. Maggie, Mama and Dee's other daughter, is content with her life on the farm and does not share Dee's views on displaying their culture through possessions.

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    The story is told from the perspective of Mama as she prepares for a visit from her daughter Dee. Dee wants to take some of Mama's quilts and other items from the family homestead that represent their heritage. Mama sees the items as everyday household items, while Dee views them as valuable artifacts representing their culture. Maggie, Mama and Dee's other daughter, is content with her life on the farm and does not share Dee's views on displaying their culture through possessions.

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    Everyday Use

    Alice Walker
    Name: _____________________
    Period: _______
    1. From what point of view is the story told? From which characters perspective?
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    2. What impact does the authors use of point of view have on a readers understanding of the
    plot?
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    3. What impact does the authors use of point of view have on the readers understanding of and
    reaction to each character?
    a. Mama:
    ________________________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________________________
    b. Maggie:
    ________________________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________________________
    c. Dee:
    ________________________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________________________
    4. How does Dee think ones value or appreciation of heritage/culture should be demonstrated?
    How does Maggie?
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    5. Please complete the characterization chart below.
    Character
    Dominant Traits
    Examples of Direct
    Examples of Indirect
    Characterization
    Characterization
    (Include page #s)
    (Include page #s)
    Mama

    Dee

    Maggie

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