• Character Analysis of Maggie Johnson in "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker

     

    Essays2 Literature

Evaluation:
Published: 12.05.2002.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Character Analysis of Maggie Johnson in "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker', 1.
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Extract

When two daughters are raised alike yet live differently, there is a fine line of distinction between the traits and aspirations of the two, as Alice Walker drew portraits of three women in a family in "Everyday Use". Maggie Johnson was the youngest of the two daughters, and her older sister Dee had gone to college and hadn't been home in over a decade. Maggie stayed at her mother's side, to make a life for herself that seemed suitable for her. In this story, Maggie is a fragile young woman, however a strong character that is opposite of her sister Dee, who underestimates Maggie for the pe…

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