In Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” there is a theme of heritage presented. There are two conflicting views of it that are expressed in the story. One of the views coming from the eldest daughter Dee and, the other coming from her mother. The conflict in this story revolves around what they believe is expressing their heritage. What the author is trying to argue is that heritage is not something that you have to learn about through education and, that heritage is something that should be with you always and in everyday use.

An example of an everyday use of heritage arises from the ...

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