Everyday Use
...ion of Dee’s current life. Dee appears from no where, ironically suggesting her own lack of heritage and cultural tradition, a lack she is quick to perceive in others. If a child grows older becoming successful, wealthy, or comfortable, all their achievements are due to their upbringing and guardians. One usually thanks their parents for all that they have contributed in their lives, and dedicates all their accomplishments to them. It angered Maggie tremendously that her mother had sacrificed a great deal for Dee, yet Dee remained unappreciative and ashamed of her family and their lifestyle. “You ought to make something of yourself.” Some people are lucky, and they grow older and realize the true meaning of life and they are the ones who benefit from their knowledge in the future. Maggie did not need Dee to make this unnecessary comment as she was leaving. Maggie had already grown up, she knew between right and wrong, she was aware in which direction her life would take her, and she knew what was meant to be of her in the future. “Maggie can’t appreciate these quilts, she’d probably be backward enough to put them to everyday use!” This is a comment made by a selfish individual. Dee would say anything that would have her appear as being “above” Maggie. Ms. Johnson, quite confused by this comment, had a hard decision to make. “I looked at her hard.” Ms. Johnson looked at Maggie standing there with her scarred hands. Her scarred hands symbolized how much more she deserved these quilts than anyone. Maggie, being the kind, compassionate person she is told Dee to keep the quilts. Yet, Ms. Johnson saw something more than an unattractive young girl that day when she was staring at Maggie. She saw all the trouble Maggie had gone through, all the pain, all the suffering, and all the sacrificing she had done for her sister. Ms. Johnson saw the rightful owner of the quilts. Maggie smiled. She smil...