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Dee's Education In Everyday Use By Alice Walker

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I’m a great believer in trying something first before saying I can’t do it. Most people have ways to change their life. The hard time creates your future. Education to the people around you. Don’t stay on what you learned, learn something else. Take pride in daily accomplishments. Everyone should work to improve their lives. Some people don’t think about his life only after a painful story and a difficult life. For example, Washington when he was young his family was poor and they couldn't get food especially when there was slavery. After he got a job he learned a lot of things, and he worked as a servant for Mrs Ruffner. After a while, he learned something from Mrs Ruffner. He started to read the BIBLE Washington did not have …show more content…

Dee accomplished something important in "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker - she went to college and did really well. This made her different from her sister, Maggie, and her mom. The story shows that Dee's education was a big deal because it meant she worked hard to improve her life and learn new things. Going to college helped Dee gain knowledge about her African heritage, and she even changed her name. But the story also asks if Dee's education really made her understand and value her culture deeply. It shows that getting good grades doesn't automatically mean you truly appreciate and connect with your heritage. In conclusion, the story about Dee's achievements in "Everyday Use" teaches us important lessons. It shows that when we face difficulties and tough situations, they can actually shape our future in a good way. Education plays a really important role in changing lives and opening new opportunities. We shouldn't limit ourselves to what we already know, but instead try to learn and explore new things. It's important to feel proud of the things we accomplish every day, no matter how small they may seem, because it helps us grow as individuals. Everyone should work towards improving their lives and making a positive impact on the people around them. Dee's story reminds us that truly understanding and appreciating our heritage goes beyond just doing well in school. It emphasizes the importance of connecting with and respecting our cultural roots. It teaches us that if we stay determined and keep going even when things get tough, the results will be worth it in the

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