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As far as literary terms go the word conflict is the struggle found in fiction. Conflict may be internal or external and is best seen in (1) Man in conflict with another Man: (2) Man in conflict in Nature; (3) Man in conflict with himself. Although these are the best and easiest ways to describe fictional conflict, a conflict can also be between ideas. Such as in the short story "Everyday Use," by Alice Walker. The conflict in this story surrounded heritage, and how important it is to a developing family. Heritage helps to develop values; which helps to show what a person believes in. Specifically about the values of their family. Throughout the story there are many different words used to describe what Dee/Wangero, Maggie and their mother value. These choices of words all play an important role in contrasting ideas of these people and the battle over their heritage. The mother of Dee/Wangero and Maggie is the narrator of this story. It is evident at the beginning of the story, when the mother describes her clean yard as an extended living room, that she is proud of her home. Even though most people would describe her home as somewhat shanty, being proud of it shows that she values what she has and doesn't complain about not
" Wangero could and would never use the thing from her ancestors. The other house that they had lived in burned; and Dee was very happy about it. Wangero began asking for things that were in the house. When her mother refers to her as Dee she makes it a point to let her know that her name is no longer Dee, it is Wangero. She was a sweet, but ineffectual homebody. She even takes a photo of a cow that wanders by. Maggie, was the youngest daughter of the narrator. She also remembered that his name was Henry but they called him Stash. The third and last thing that Dee/Wangero asks for is for two old quilts that had been pieced together by Grandma Dee, Big Dee and the narrator. Her mother even wanted to ask her "why don't you do a dance around the ashes?" This shows us how much Dee hated the house. She wants to give others the impression that she is in touch with her heritage, by putting her ancestor's things on display, when the truth is that she know nothing about its origin. She had wanted all of the things that she did not have. While living with her mother and sister, Dee was very self centered. She was also ashamed of her home life and living conditions. She appreciates things made by her ancestors.
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