Question

In the short story “everyday use,” by Alice walker, what can help the reader better understand the theme of a story?

Answer 1

Answer:

In the short story “everyday use,” by Alice Walker, symbols help the reader to better understand the theme of a story.

Explanation:

The story "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker is about the lives of African American women. There are three women in the story who represent a different way of living. The mother and her elder daughter Maggie represent the traditional culture of the African American while the younger daughter Dee represents a person who wants to reclaim her cultural identity through western means. The quilt in the story says much about the tradition and the hope of the whole culture.

Answer 2

Symbols can help the reader understand the theme of a story