Analysis

In this section, we will highlight the elements of our analysis of “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker.

The story follows a linear plot structure, while including narrative techniques like backstory and foreshadowing.

The characters include Mama, the main character, and her daughters Maggie and Dee, and Dee’s partner Hakim-a-Barber, as secondary characters.

The events take place in a rural area in the state of Georgia, in the late 1960s or early 1970s. This is where the main character, Mama, lives with her daughter Maggie. In this particular episode, they receive a visit from Dee, Mama’s other daughter, and her boyfriend or husband, Hakim-a-Barber. The social setting explores such themes as race and the meaning of heritage.

The events are described by Mama as a first-person narrator, who also shares her thoughts and feelings with the readers.

The story is told in a conversational style. The language is simple, mixing narration with dialogue, which helps the reader understand more about the characters and the events.

You can read the full analysis in the following pages.