are a family heirloom, they not only represent the family, but they are an integral part of that culture.
             C. Mama describes the pieces of the quilt as reprehensive of members of her family.
             A. It is not the quilts that are important, it is the quilting.
             B. Dee believes heritage to be as tangible as a quilt on the wall or a quaint butter churn in the alcove.
             C. Through "Everyday Use" Walker shows that one's culture and heritage are taught, from one generation to the next, not suddenly picked or acquired.
             Symbolism and Characterization in "Everyday Use"
             "Everyday Use" is a poignant narrative that describes the relationship between family members through creative symbolism and fine characterization. This short story, written by Alice Walker and presented in An Introduction to Fiction, tells the account of the much-anticipated homecoming of the narrator's daughter, Dee. Through symbolism and characterization, Walker teaches a moral lesson about heritage, identity, and the role of the two in the lives of the characters and audience. The story asserts that family history should be a part of everyday life. The introduction of the narrator's personality coincides with that of the setting, because of this the reader is made aware that the setting and Mama are connected. The reader is also made aware of the Maggie character
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