In "Everyday Use," Maggie becomes more confident after her sister Dee comes to visit because her mother stands up for Maggie's best interests. In the story, Maggie is characterized as a timid girl in stark contrast to her outspoken sister Dee. While Dee has gone away to college and has moved away from the family's home to pursue her own life, Maggie has remained in the house with her mother Mrs. Johnson while she waits...
In "Everyday Use," Maggie becomes more confident after her sister Dee comes to visit because her mother stands up for Maggie's best interests. In the story, Maggie is characterized as a timid girl in stark contrast to her outspoken sister Dee. While Dee has gone away to college and has moved away from the family's home to pursue her own life, Maggie has remained in the house with her mother Mrs. Johnson while she waits to get married to a local man. When Dee arrives for a visit, Maggie is too afraid to say much to her and feels like she exists in Dee's shadow. However, once Dee makes her claim for the family's artifacts, Mrs. Johnson realizes that Dee does not truly understand the importance of their family's heritage. Thus, Mrs. Johnson makes the conscious decision to give the quilts to Maggie, whom she believes will best honor the family by using the quilts for their intended purpose. Maggie now knows that she has her mother's support, and she grows more confident as a result. As Dee drives off, Mama and Maggie sit and watch the car go, and the two have a renewed bond.
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