Question

What do the quilts represent to maggie at the end of "everyday use"?

Answer 1

The quilts represent Maggie's triumph at being chosen over dee to receive something. Option B is correct.

Symbolism means a concrete object that represents an abstract idea. In this case, the concrete object is the family’s antique heirloom quilts Mama promised Maggie would inherit upon her marriage to John Thomas. Dee gets angry about this because she wants the quilts for herself.

Maggie is the shy, retiring daughter who lives with Mama, the narrator of the story.

Answer 2

It's B__ her triumph at being chosen over Dee to  receive something