Rose’s conflict with her husband
INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN LIT.
- Everyday Use,” by Alice Walker.
- “Half and Half,” by Amy Tan.
QUESTION 1
Do you agree with Mama’s decision to give Maggie the quilts, even though she’ll use them and wear them out?
Is Dee a sympathetic character to you?
QUESTION 2
How does Bing’s death relate to Rose’s conflict with her husband? We’re supposed to be seeing some kind of connection there; what do you think it is?
QUESTION 3
Why is Rose so insistent upon others taking control and making her decisions for her?
INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN LIT.
- Everyday Use,” by Alice Walker.
- “Half and Half,” by Amy Tan.
QUESTION 1
Do you agree with Mama’s decision to give Maggie the quilts, even though she’ll use them and wear them out?
Is Dee a sympathetic character to you?
QUESTION 2
How does Bing’s death relate to Rose’s conflict with her husband? We’re supposed to be seeing some kind of connection there; what do you think it is?
QUESTION 3
Why is Rose so insistent upon others taking control and making her decisions for her?
