Help for the Quick Write (note: this is just a model--you do not have to follow this
word for word by any means) NOTE: THISIS JUST ONE WAY TO SET IT UP
In the short-story by Alice Walker entitled, "Everyday Use," the author gives the reader vivid characterization of the 3 women: Mama, Dee (Wangero), and Maggie. This characterization helps the reader understand the characters' feelings about their heritage.
The author characterizes Mama as a _____________ kind of person. This is seen in Mama's description of herself when she states, __________________. This show that ______________________. Another word that would describe Mama is ______________. This is true because ______________________________ as seen in the following lines _____________.
Alice Walker characterizes Dee as ______________. This is shown through her mother's point of view when she describes Dee as _________________. This explains _____________________. Dee can also be considered by the reader to be ______________. This is seen when she returns as "Wangero" in the second half of the story. She explains to the family, ________________. This shows us that ______________________.
On the other hand, Dee's sister Maggie is considered by her mother to be ________________. This is seen when she tells the reader _______________________. This explains her feelings because ____________________. She is also described as ____________________ as seen in the following lines, ___________________. This informs the reader that ________________.
This characterization affects the way each one sees the family's heritage. Mama and Maggie value_______ while Dee seems to value _________. We see evidence of this __________________________.
Alice Walker's characterization of: Mama, Dee, and Maggie, gives the audience a clear view of the characters and each one's view on heritage, one of the major themes of the story.
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