Question

In "Everyday Use," why does Dee reject her cultural identity?

Answer 1

The answer is A. She does not want to be connected to the past

Answer 2

Answer:

A). She does not want to be connected to the past.

Explanation:

Alice Walker's one of the most acknowledged short stories of her that intends to reflect the significance and timelessness of heritage that is associated with even the 'everyday objects'.

As per the question, Dee rejects her cultural identity as 'she didn't wish to remain connected to the past' as she's got educated now but her education has proved to be 'divisive'. She is now a changed Dee who thinks the 'quilt' is old-fashioned and thus, wanted them to display(as she has no desire to remain attached to her past or heritage) while her mama and Maggie forbids her to do this as they have kind of kinship or bond with those 'quilts'(symbolic of their heritage). Thus, option A is the correct answer.