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Essay / Research Paper Abstract
(5pp) "Everyday Use," first published in 1973, is
one of Alice Walker's most popular short stories.
Three women, a house and some quilts define the
complex nature of personal heritage, and its value
in life, as well as its value within a family.
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5 pages (~225 words per page)
File: D0_BBawlker.doc
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Written by B. Bryan Babcock for the Paperstore, Inc., February 2001 Note to the student: You have requested some help
with this paper in understanding Walkers story. The bold type will be talking to you about the story, the regular type is an example of how the paper
might be written. You may want to print out two versions of the story: one with both types so you understand it more easily; the other version
can delete the bold type. Introduction "Everyday Use," first published in 1973, is one of Alice Walkers most popular short stories. Three women, a house and some quilts define
the complex nature of personal heritage, and its value in life, as well as its value within a family. Mama Mama, is the storyteller, or narrator, of this story; she
describes herself as "a large, big-boned woman with rough, man-working hands." In your notes you said that you wanted Mamas dominant trait to be the way that she values her
heritage above all else. Even though she appears a simple woman, her character is complex. Her singular size might lead us to think that Mama has one dominant
quality, and that is indeed the way she first appears. However we will soon see that she has many qualities, which add to her strength of character. Her
strength of character allows her to value her heritage in the way she does. It is true that she does ultimately value her heritage, but she would not initially
be able to tell us that about her self, but her final actions do lead us to that conclusion. What we
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