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This paper discusses the way in which changing her name from Dee to Wangero is a betrayal of her heritage. The character appears in the story Everyday Use by Alice Walker. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
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listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates. Betraying Her Heritage: "Wangero" in "Everyday Use" Research Compiled for
, Inc. by K. Von Huben 10/2010 Please Introduction In her short story Everyday Use, Alice Walker shows the
dilemma of those who seek to build a new life for themselves, at the cost of betraying their heritage. This paper discusses the conflict that arises when Dee returns to
her family home and confronts her mother and sister. Discussion The story Everyday Use is a character study: there are no car chases, no explosions, no violent confrontations, and
no sex. But in this quiet but profound tale, Walker cuts to the heart of what goes to make up an individual, and what part their heritage plays in their
character. As the story opens, Mama and Maggie are waiting for a visit from Maggies older sister Dee, who has moved away. She has done more than simply leave, however;
she has attempted to deny her heritage by creating a character for herself. No longer Dee, she now calls herself "Wangero Leewanika Kemanjo," a name she obviously made up (Walker).
Dee is not trying to deny shes black, she is trying to deny her roots as a poor Southern black, and has instead opted for going all the way back
to Africa and claiming that as her heritage. When her mother asks her why shes taken this somewhat outlandish name, she replies " I couldnt bear it any longer, being
named after the people who oppress me" (Walker). Her mother retorts: "You know as well as me you was named after your aunt Dicie" (Walker). Dicie is Mamas sister
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