Everyday Use

Intro. to Amer. Lit.

NO MORE THAN ONE PARAGRAPH AND A HALF

READ:

“Everyday Use,” by Alice Walker.
“Half and Half,” by Amy Tan.
Please review the American Literature Study Guide (also in Doc Sharing) to help you with this assignment.

Important note: In class discussions, express your own ideas and do not use outside sources. Using outside sources can lower your scores, and often they can lead to plagiarism.

Read the following questions that pertain to the stories you have read by Amy Tan and Alice Walker. Respond with one detailed, substantial post. Your response should be a solid paragraph, not just one or two lines. In your answer, include examples, such as short quotes from your reading.

What do you think is the main conflict for the main character of each story?
How does each character resolve the conflict?
How does each character’s ethnic background influence her decisions?
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