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Relationship Between Personal Values And Identity In Alice Walker's Everyday Use

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lice Walker’s Everyday Use involves personal values and identity. Maggie and Dee are two very different sisters. Dee always saw home as place where she could get away as soon as possible for what she believed to be a “better” life. Dee always dreamed for a better education and material wealth. The relationship with her mother, sister, and grandparents was unimportant. Dee decided to connect with her African ancestors while turning down her family. Throughout the narrative Dee is seen as unkind, abrasive, and egotistical. Maggie compared to Dee, has a strong connection with her mother and she also accepted her family history. Even though Maggie was less educated than her Dee, Maggie was way more engaged with her values. I believe that the important
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