Everyday Use Quilts

However, these quilts where already have been promised to Maggie once she is married. These quilts at one point were refused by Dee, “they were old fashioned, out of style” (Walker, 1973, p. 259) at that time, she had seen these quilts, as represented the poverty it which she has come from, and now sees that a symbol has her heritage. Although, I feel that, Dee is choosing to look at objects as a part of her heritage, and that she does not very her own family as part of heritage. More so, Mama and Maggie continue to embrace the heritage, both past when Maggie states that “I can’ member Grandma Dee without the quilts.” (Walker, 1973, p. 260) and present, where Mama’s hope is that, these quilts would be placed back for everyday use (Walker, 1973).