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    The document provides questions about the short story "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker. It asks students to define conflict and discuss the different types found in literature. It then asks a series of questions about the specific conflicts in the story between the two sisters Dee and Maggie, including their differing views of heritage and who should receive their mother's quilts. Students are asked to analyze what conflicts exist internally and externally between the characters.

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    English II – Conflict

    I. Use your literature book in order to answer the following questions:

    1. Define conflict.

    2. Compare and contrast the different types of conflict found in literature.

    II. Read “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker (or re-read it if it’s been a while!).
    Answer the following questions using complete sentences.

    1. What conflict exists between the sisters even before Dee arrives? How do you
    know what the conflict is?

    2. On pg 73, 2nd paragraph, left column, (Don’t get up…) what is the significance of
    the House? Why does Dee make sure and get the house in every picture? What
    does it say about her personality/character?

    3. What differences do you notice about Dee and Maggie as they talk about the
    churn?

    4. What do you think Mama hopes to accomplish by giving the quilts to Maggie?

    5. Do you think Dee appreciates her heritage in the same way/at the same level as
    Maggie and Mama? Why/Why not?

    6. List all the conflicts found in this story. Are they internal or external? How do
    you know? Explain.

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