Question

In the short story "Everyday Use," by Alice Walker, how is the name Dee
symbolic for the narrator?
A. It is the name given by former slave owners and symbolizes
tyranny and oppression.
B. It has been passed down for many generations and symbolizes
her family's heritage.
C. It is the name Maggie called out when she was hurt and
symbolizes the fire that burned her.
D. It was given to her daughter by her father who was killed and
symbolizes his love for her.
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Answer 1

Answer:

B it has been passed down for many generations and symbolizes her family hertiage

Explanation:

Answer 2

Dee is a name that has been passed down through the years and represents her family's history. As a result, option (B) is the proper response.

What is the short story about?

The narrative of three people, a mother and her two daughters named Dee and Maggie, is told in "Everyday Use."

Dee, unlike Maggie, was up immersed in Western culture and changed her name to a name of African origin, which is more in keeping with her family's past, because she does not want to be recognized by a "slave name."

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