Everyday Use

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than most people know. She says, "It is like an extended living room." (351)
Another prized possession of the family was the first house that they lived in. Apparently they felt comfortable living there, because when it was burned in a fire they moved to another one that was almost identical. Contrary to her mother and Maggie, the oldest daughter Dee, hated the house and the environment they lived in. The mother mentions in the story how Dee acted like she wanted to do a dance around the house while it was on fire. The mother also was sure that Dee would like the new house when she sees it as she states, " No doubt when Dee sees it she will want to tear it down." (353) Since Dee never brought any friends around the house one would wonder if she ever had any or she was just that ashamed of her family's living.
Dee became controversial in a lot of issues regarding her family's life. She seemed to have wanted a change in their customs and morals. While her mother and Maggie ...

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