Theme of Heritage in Alice Walker

Dee left home some time ago, and has not been seen by Mama or Maggie in quite awhile. Mama waits patiently in the yard for what seems to be a much-anticipated reunion with her daughter. Maggie however, does not seem to feel the same way as her mother. Dee always feels that she is better than Mama and Maggie. Maybe because of her schooling, or how beautiful she is. Nevertheless she always thinks of herself …

…a long time and comes back for a visit with a new religion, a new appearance, a new name and no respect for what little family she has. Dee then cuts the visit short and leaves angrily after her mother will not allow her to take the most priceless family heirloom she possesses. Dee needs to pick up a dictionary and look up the word heritage, because she certainly does not know what it means.