True Heritage

True Heritage In the story “Everyday Use,” Alice Walker tells a tale of how a daughter’s idea of heritage is distorted by society, and how her true heritage lies within her family. Walker conveys this theme by narrating the story from what is apparent to be the mother’s point of view of how Dee, the oldest of the two daughters, does not have a grasp of her true heritage. Dee’s idea of …

…that everyone has to face at some point in their life. True heritage doesn’t come from material things or positions, but rather the beliefs, morals, and way of life that is instilled by relatives and roll models in a child’s life. This story shows how a small idea can have a great impact on one’s life. The power of heritage cannot be overlooked or misinterpreted; it is what makes up the individual.