In Alice Walker's 'Everyday Use', the story contrasts two sisters, Dee and Maggie, who differ in appearance, education, and personality. Dee is outgoing and focused on outward beauty, while Maggie is shy and caring but struggles with insecurities. Despite their differences, both sisters are connected through their insecurities and complex family dynamics.

1. Theme Of Everyday Use
The story "Everyday Uses" begins with a Mother talking about her daughters, Maggie and Dee.
Dee is outgoing, beautiful, and judgmental; she searches for things that may give her life purpose.
Family values are of very little importance to Dee. She finds her significance more in her
appearance than in endearment to the people of with whom she has shared her life, due to her
insecurities. Then, there is her little sister Maggie, a small, shy girl, who has large insecurities due
to her appearance. She also walks with a limp, due to a fire that occurred at her old house when she
was younger. Maggie may lack external beauty but, she has internal beauty; a caring heart and she
loves her Mother. The love that Maggie has for her mom is in sharp...show more content...
In every way shape and form, you would think that they were nothing alike unless you looked at
their hearts. By appearance, they are different. Dee is beautiful and very much into fashion,
unlike her sister who is said to be unattractive. Their level of education levels are different. Dee
was able to go to the Augusta school after her mother raised the money, whereas Maggie has very
little education. Their personalities are a world apart. Dee is outgoing, spunky, and not afraid to
say what she is thinking. Maggie is shy and jealous of her sister, but she has a generous heart. All
though the sisters are different, their insecurities link them together in a unique way. In conclusion I
can say in Alice Walker's story "Everyday Uses," the two sisters Dee and Maggie differ in
appearance, education, and attitude, but they both have deep down
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