Who is the antagonist in two kinds?
The antagonist in “Two Kinds” is Jing-mei’s mother, as she is the one who opposes Jing-mei, the protagonist, as a major conflict unfolds between mother and daughter. Jing-mei’s mother is a firm believer in the American dream.
Who is the protagonist in everyday use?
Johnson, the protagonist of the short story “Everyday Use“, is the mother of Maggie and Dee.
How are Dee and Maggie different?
Hover for more information. Maggie is “homely,” shy, and has scars from her burns. Dee is lighter, “with nicer hair and a fuller figure.” Maggie looks at Dee with “envy and awe.” Maggie feels that life has always been easier for Dee than for her.
What is the relationship between Dee and Maggie in everyday use?
Hover for more information. The most basic relationship is that they are sisters. Dee is the older sister, Maggie the younger.
What do Maggie and Dee have in common?
Dee and Maggie in “Everyday Use” are similar in that they both love their mother and strongly desire the quilts that their mother, aunt and grandmother have made. Their actions and words demonstrate that both characters love their mother, although Dee is also judgmental of her.
What is the topic of everyday use?
Through Dee, “Everyday Use” explores how education affects the lives of people who come from uneducated communities, considering the benefits of an education as well as the tradeoffs. Alice Walker clearly believes that education can be, in certain ways, helpful to individuals.
Why did Dee hate the house that burned down?
Dee left home so that she could venture out and find her true “identity.” She felt so helpless growing up in such an impoverished home. She was popular, outgoing and also pushy. She disliked her home and was ashamed of her family.
What is the main theme of the text everyday use?
The main themes in Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” are the Black Consciousness movement, rural versus urban Black identity, and tradition, heritage, and ownership.
How is Dee selfish in everyday use?
Dee is a very selfish individual. When Dee finds out that the quilts were already given to her sister, Dee gets furious and believes that she deserves the quilts more than Maggie and that Maggie would not take care of them as well as she would (94). Poor Maggie says to her mother “She can have them Mama…
What are some important symbols in everyday use?
Everyday Use Symbols
- The House. Mama and Maggie’s house works in “Everyday Use” to represent both the comfort of their family heritage and the trauma built into that history.
- Quilts.
- Eye contact / Vision / Gaze.
Why does Dee accuses Mama of not understanding her heritage?
Dee thinks Mama and Maggie don’t understand their heritage because they don’t change from it. In Dee’s mind, Maggie and Mama lack the “Ethnic Pride” to leave the historical borders and live a prosperous life. In saying ‘”You ought to try to make something of yourself, too, Maggie.
What is mama name in everyday use?
mwestwood
What type of character is Maggie in everyday use?
Maggie. The shy, retiring daughter who lives with Mama. Burned in a house fire as a young girl, Maggie lacks confidence and shuffles when she walks, often fleeing or hanging in the background when there are other people around, unable to make eye contact. She is good-hearted, kind, and dutiful.