Write about an object-Walker’s Everyday Use
In “Everyday Use” Alice Walker’s characters struggle over objects that have special meaning to them, dishes, a butter churn and, most important, quilts. At one point Maggie, the meek sister burned in the fire, says, “That’s alright I can remember Grandma Dee without the quilts.” In this assignment you are to write about an object that reminds you of your mother, or another significant older woman. Describe the object paying close attention to the details that make the object special. Think of the “finger marks” that Walker puts on the churn’s handle. Discuss why the object reminds you of your mother. Also, your response must include an absolute phrase and an appositive phrase. Italicize theses phrases in your response.
