Everyday Use

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   One of the themes developed in "Everyday Use" is that of heritage and family. By showing Dee's boyfriends as a black Muslim, the author shows that Dee is trying to embrace her heritage by looking at African traditions and ideas. This is seen in the name change, "Wangero," and in her boyfriend's eating preferences. However, Mrs. Johnson and Maggie define their heritage by their family lineage, their mother and grandmother, both of whom were raised in America. Walker uses this contrast to show that heritage and family are not always the same thing.

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   Posted by writergal06 on Monday December 1, 2008 at 6:17 PM
   
   

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