1. What does the term "everyday use" mean in this story? Why did Walker choose this as \the title?
- Everyday use can mean (1) something that is used everyday and is taken for granted. (2) Could mean something that is important enough to use every day; a must have.
- (Part B) Because the word "everyday " means different things to different people. It depends upon one's upbringing.
2. How do Dee, Maggie, and Mama define heritage? Whose view does Walker want us to agree with?
- Dee uses her heritage as a weapon to get what she wants. Maggie and mother embrace their heritage as an integral part of their lives.
- (Part B) Wants us to be statisfied with what you have in life. It is ok to long for things; but done make it your only focus. Never forget what you come from.
3. What is ironic about Dee's name change to Wangero?
- Dee changed her name because her given name was unimportant to her. The author on the other hand felt the opposite. Names are symbolic of one's heritage.
4. How would the story have changed if Mama was not the narrator?
- If mama was not the narrator, we would not have known the difficulties of the family. We would not be able to visualize how difficult it was for her to perform in a man's role.
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