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 living in luxury. She also shows that she believes in having a close family. This is evident when she describes her dream about being on a TV program. Here her daughter "Dee" comes on and hugs her; telling her how she appreciates all that she has done. This dream of the hug in public shows that she values her daughter being close to her. Later in the story our narrator shows her closeness to her other daughter Maggie by hugging her; this is something that she had never done before.
             Dee/ Wangero is the oldest daughter of the narrator. While living with her mother and sister, Dee was very self centered. She was also ashamed of her home life and living conditions. We know this because of the fact that she h...