Question

In “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker, Dee and her mother fight over two quilts. What do the quilts symbolize?

Answer 1

In “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker, Dee and her mother fight over two quilts.  the quilts symbolize their family heritage . Option A is correct.

In the short story "Everyday Use," the quilts symbolize Mama's heritage since they have been passed down from generation to generation. The quilts bear the history of the family.

The quilts may also symbolize the hard work and effort that loving hands have wrought. Maggie is fond of the quilts the same way Mama does. However, Dee is not connected emotionally with the quilts.

Answer 2

Their family heritage