Everyday Use by Marina Nolla

Dee: (lets out a frustrated sigh) Ugh! That visit went exactly how I expected it to. 
Hakeem-A-Barber- I didn't think it was that bad. Except for the food..

Dee: Are you kidding?! I cannot believe my mother! 

Hakeem-A-Barber: I personally thought she was a nice lady.

Dee: You just met her! I can't believe she gave Maggie those quilts. She's going to ruin them.

Hakeem-A-Barber: Honey, you don't know that. She's getting married soon. Maybe she deserves them.

Dee: Oh yes I do! You don't even know her. Maggie is dumb. I wanted to hang them. She's going to use them! She doesn't understand how valueable they are and she does not deserve them. I should have those. I never get anything I want.

Hakeem-A-Barber: To be honest, by the way you acted in there, it seems like you're used to getting everything you want...

Dee: (face reddens with anger) Excuse me?! You have no idea what you're talking about. Apologize to me!

Hakeem-A-Barber: I won't apologize for stating my opinion.

Dee: Then you can walk home!

(Hakeem-A-Barber refuses to get out of the car and they drive home in an awkward silence.)

Everyday Use by Brittany Martin

“I’m so nervous” Maggie said uneasily
“Don’t worry” John Tomas said reassuringly
“What if Dee comes and completely hates the house, or what if she doesn’t want to be here?”
“She wouldn’t be coming home if she didn’t want to Maggie.” said John Tomas, trying to be supportive of his fiancé
“You don’t know my sister.” Maggie said
“She might be coming just to say hi to mamma and then leave right after”
“I don’t think so honey” said John Tomas
“After all, she’s your sister and she won’t come home and completely forget about you”
“I’m still not convinced” Maggie said, now a little sad.
“Here she comes honey!” said John Tomas
“Hold your breath.” Maggie said as she and John Tomas walked outside to greet Dee.

Different Perspective of Everyday Use By Katrina Evans

(Dee comes stomping into the room.) "Those quilts mean everything to me! She does not understand. Momma can go on and on about how much those quilts mean to me, but you will always come first!" I said to Maggie.
"I don't think Momma means to offend you Dee, Momma might not think it's that serious." Maggie claimed.
"Well maybe if she understood.. or at least tried to understand me than she would know. I want the quilts because of the sentimental meaning. Those quilts represent Grandma Dee! Promise or not, I deserve them." I explained.
" I just do not understand completely why those quilts mean so much to you Dee." Maggie said.
"Of course you don't. Just like Momma, never understanding where I'm coming from or why I'm saying something." I said.
(Maggie sucks teeth) "Well if it makes you happy, you can have the quilts Dee.. since I don't want them as much as you do." Maggie said sarcastically.
"I bet." I said. (Dee leaves room.)

Another Perspective of everyday use by DYLAN AMOS

Dee: By all mean you do not deserve those quilts!!!
Maggie: But why not? Mom said i could!?
Dee: Why do you want them so bad?
Maggie: They would mean alot to me!
Dee: Well they are mine so too bad and mother will hand them over to me 1 way or another!
Maggie: You are such a little selfish brat! if your gonna act like a baby then take them and get out of my sight!
Dee: That exactly what im going to do, so see ya later.
Maggie: Sigh of relief that Dee is Gone.
Mama: She needed to show respect and she didnt so i gave her the quilts so she could leave.

Another Perspective of Everyday Use by Sean Halsel

Dee: I'm gonna get those quilts!

Hakim a Barber: Why do you want them so bad?

Dee: Because Maggie gets everything, i want something of my own!

Hakim a Barber: you have a lot of things, your sister deserves something.

Dee: No! I'm gonna get those quilts, they belong to me! My mother is gonna hand them over one way or another!

Hakim a Barber: Whatever you say Dee, i think you're being selfish.

Dee: Shut up! How dare you take my mothers side. You disgust me.

Hakim a Barber: Well i'm sorry that me standing up for your family disgusts you. you're so selfish. You never think of anyone but yourself.

Everyday Use by Tena'ea Martin

Dee: I can't believe I'm going back to this house again. Well here I am.
Maggie: Wow look at her she looks great. But she is trying to show off with that flowly bright dress.
Dee: Least I didn't get all dressed up for this visit I just pulled this out the closet.
Maggie: Me and momma tool our good ole time making this dinner she better like it and her man friend.
Dee: The food looks great, But the Barber didn't think the same.
Maggie: I know he didn't just tell momma that he wasn't eating that. (frustrated)
Dee: Whoa I'm stuffed. (satisfied)

Another Perspective Of Everyday Use By Nicholas Fisher

(Driving Away)

Hakeem-A-Barber: You really need to cheer up

Dee: (infuriated) What? You are just like them, always siding with the whiny little sister!

Hakeem-A-Barber: No Im not, I just think you should not take it so harshly. I mean they ARE your family.

Dee: Any mother of mine would have given them to me!

Hakeem-A-Barber: (frustrated) You know what? I was siding with you at first, but now i can see why they acted like that.

Dee: (struck off guard) What???

Hakeem-A-Barber: (firmly) I just think you ave some unresolved issues.

Dee: (startled and confused) get out..... GET OUT........

(stops car and makes Hakeem get out)

Hakeem-A-Barber: (pleading) Wait!

(Car speeds away leaving behind a trail of dust)

Another Perspective of Everyday Use By Sydnee Turner

"Those quilts are of no use to Maggie" Huffs Dee in dismay. "That passive child wouldn't even fight to keep them, she didn't want a thing to do with them!" Hakim-a-barber intervenes.

"They'll be turned to scraps after a handful of nights, pity." "Pity?" Dee says flustered. "I'd expect the dim family I left would at least be generous." "Or learn a thing or two about etiquette?"

The couple's glances meet and they laugh at their malicious comments. Finding themselves quite superior they silently agree that the quilts would be the aesthetic boundary that nothing in Maggie's life could surpass. "Damn." Hakim-a-barber complains, pressing the brakes. "Your mother's door scuffed my leather shoe." "Next time." Dee aloofly replies. "You should watch where you're stepping."

Another Perspective of Everyday Use by Joel Oliver

Dee:(furious) No! You do not DESERVE these quilts!
Maggie:(whimper)But mom promised me them!
Dee: Well that's just too damn bad! You seem content enough with your dip and that boy John Thomas! Let me have these and you can just move on to them.
Maggie:(disgust)*scoff* You selfish brat, you think your better than everyone. Well fine, take them and go!
Mama:(walks over and takes the quilts)She's right, it's time you show respect or leave.
Dee:(walking to the car)This place is a joke!

Another Perspective of Everyday Use by Michael Daye

(Setting: In car)
Dee: (Frustrated) Can you believe that?

Hakeem-A-Barber: Believe what?

Dee: My mama wouldn't let me have them quilts! She knows how much they mean to me, how could she do that to me!?


Hakeem-A-Barber: Maybe because, like you said you usually get everything and Maggie doesn't get anything. Your making a big deal out of nothing babe.

Dee: Oh, now your taking her side now! Well you made a BIG deal too when you couldn't eat my mama's food that she SLAVED over a hot stove for all day just to make us feel welcomed! (Even though she didn't know he was coming)

Hakeem-A-Barber: Babe! You know I don't eat pork. I'm muslim.

Dee: (In a somewhat confused tone) Oh... well you could of... of.... (thinking), acted liked you ate it!

Hakeem-A-Barber: No babe, I'm not like that. But back to the quilts, you understand where you mama was coming from when she didn't give you the quilts, right?

Dee: (Sigh) Yeah, I do. It's just that those quilts are part of this family's roots. I want them to be treasured and passed down to generations to generations. Maggie will just use them and ruin them. She has no thought of how precious our culture is.

Hakeem-A-Barber: I understand you and not everyone is as smart, kind, caring and beautiful as you are babe. (Smiling)

Dee: (Giggling) Yeah your right baby. Thank you so much, you just made me real a thousand times better and you made my day! (Smiling)

Hakeem-A-Barber: Yeah, I'm good like that. You ain't know? (Laughing)

Dee: (Giggling and smiling) Boy, shut up. You are though, I love you Hakeem-A-Barber.

Hakeem-A-Barber: (Smiling) I love you too Wangero, I mean Dee.

THE END!

Everyday Use by Haley Roney

Dee: I want those blankets that Grandma made, I’m going to take the back home with me.
Maggie: No, mother promised me those when I get married to John Thomas!
Dee: You don’t even want those blankets, they mean way more to me then they ever will to you Maggie. Those were made from our Grandparents clothes, I will cherish them forever.
Maggie: Fine Dee, do what you want. You always get your way any other time, why not now?
(Mother refuses to give Dee the blankets because she had already promised them to Maggie.)
Dee: This is completely unfair. Maggie is going to set them in a room for them to collect dust.
(Maggie sits in silence while Dee leaves in anger.)

Another Perspective of Everyday Use by Cydney Cherese Haines

Dee: This visit was horrible!

Hakeem-A-Barber: I agree this was the first and last time I am going over to your mothers
house.

Dee:(with anger) You were one of the main reasons why the visit went like that!

Hakeem-A-Barber:(with confusion on his face) Wait, What did I do?

Dee:You know exactly what I am talking about! What was wrong with my mamas food?

Hakeem-A-Barber:You know I dont eat pork!

Dee: Well all of it wasn't pork you just wanted to make a big scene like always. You can never just be greatful.

Hakeem-A-Barber:So are you blaming it all on me?

Dee: No, no I am not its Maggies fault too. Why did she get to get the quilt? Why does mama treat her like that?

Hakeem-A-Barber:(calm but serious voice)Maybe your being a little extreme don't you think? How do you think Maggie feels? You are the one that got sent away to get a real education, you were the one who has the nice style and maybe she thinks you get whatever you want.

Dee: (speechless staring in space with her thinking face on) Well I never thought of it like that.

Another Perspective of Everyday Use by Amelia Atkins

          "Honey, that's a really nice quilt you put on our bed," John Thomas said in admiration to Maggie.
           "Well, thank you. It was made by my grandma and aunt." she stated. She then began to explain how she got the quilt. "It was the day my sister came back home for a visit and brought her wierd boyfriend along. She decided she wanted to take alot of our prized posessions along with her. I was in the kitchen at the time. I was praying she wouldnt ask for my quilt, but of course she did. I didn't put up a fight. I figured Mama would give Dee her way like she always does. But I guess something inside of her led her to realize that I have feelings too, and that Dee doesnt always deserve her way. She sat me on the bed, gave me a big hug, snatched the quilt out of Dee's hand & gave it to me. It was like God finally answered my prayers. My mother finally showed me love over Dee." & as Maggie remembered, she shed a little tear of happiness. John hugged her, and they curled up together underneath the big, comfy, homemade quilt.

Another Perspective of Everyday Use By Dan Mayhak

Dee: (entering the room full of frustration) Why doesn't she get it?!

Hakeem-A-Barber: Why doesn't who get what?

Dee: Mama! She gives Maggie whatever she wants and I don't get anything!

Hakeem-A-Barber: Don't you think you're exaggerating a little bit?

Dee: No! It isn't fair! I actually deserve those quilts! At least I've made something of myself!

Hakeem-A-Barber: (surprised at Dee's rudeness) Well, the way you're acting about it right now, i wouldn't give you anything!

Dee: You just don't understand. Maggie doesn't understand how important those quilts are!

Hakeem-A-Barber: I think they are just as important to Maggie as they are to you, besides,

you have plenty of things to remember your family by, Maggie does not.

Dee: I don't care! I want the quilts and that's that!

Hakeem-A-Barber: Well, you can't always get what you want. Mama promised those quilts to Maggie, and now she's getting married. Why should she go back on her promise?

Dee: (raising the intensity in her voice) Because I WANT THEM!!!

Hakeem-A-Barber: (very matter of fact) You know what, since your being so selfish and rude, I'm going to make sure those quilts get to Maggie and not you.

Dee: I will win this fight. I always win. You'll see. Those quilts will be mine.

(Dee storms out of the room as a look of bewilderedness and worry overcomes Hakeem-A-Barber's face)

Another perspective of everyday use by Natalia Velazquez

Narrator – Dee gets in to the car angry with her arms folded across her chest as Hakeem-a- barber get in on the other side and starts driving off.

Dee- (whispers and as continues her voice gets louder) I don’t understand, I took time out of my busy life to go up to that old house and see them. I ask for the one thing that carries our family history and she says because she promised Maggie!

Hakeem-a- barber – (glances over at Dee for a moment, then back at the road) its ok Hun we can get better things then those old quilts.

Dee – (looks at Hakeem-a- barber with dagger eyes) there is nothing better than those quilts Hakeem-a- barber. Those were supposed to be mine, I would have taken better care of them then Maggie would have!

Hakeem-a- barber – (getting annoyed) Dee you can’t get everything you want you know.

Dee – (angry) how dare you I don’t get everything, Maggie does!

Hakeem-a- barber – (annoyed) really is that so cause the way I see it, it looks to me as if you got the better end of the stick.

Dee – (confused) what do you mean?

Hakeem-a- barber – well unlike you Maggie went through some rough thing in her life and she doesn’t complain, but you were able to go to school, college and get a good job yet you still complain when you don’t get what you want. I think it’s good that Maggie gets those quilts from her mother who has given so much to you.

Narrator- after Hakeem-a- barber spoke there was a silence in the car as Dee thought to herself.

Dee- I guess you are right (Dee takes a deep breath and looks out the window)

Narrator – they drove they drove rest of the way home silent.

Another Perspective of Everyday Use by Sonny Breeger

"Mama! Why does Maggie get the quilts shes a no good brat or has never done anything in her life!" Says Dee with frustration

"Maggie gets to have the quilts first because she asked for them and second because you are practically spoiled you get everything you want. What makes you think you deserve them more than your sister?" says Mama

"Mama, please if there was one thing that you could ever give me let it be these quilts." Said Dee with a hint of sadness

"I'm sorry, but Maggie will be getting these quilts because I promised her I would give them to her for her wedding." Says Mama

"Fine, I hope I never see you or Maggie ever again." says Dee while she storms out of the house

Another perspective of Everyday Use by Amber Leech

Dee-(entering the car full of frustration) Ugh! Mama really doesnt understand!

Hakeem-A-Barber-Understand what?

Dee-(Stares angrily )That i deserve the quilts! Not maggie!

Hakeem-A-Barber-Your Mama did promise Maggie. She just doesn't want to break her promise. Its really no big deal.

Dee-No! It is a big deal. Maggie is dumb! She doesn't understand the significants of those quilts. I know much more about our heritage then she does.

Hakeem-A-Barber- I understand why your upset. Maybe you should call your Mama and talk to her about it and explain to her why your upset.

Dee-(without any hesitation)No. I dont want to talk to her. I have nothing to say to her.

Hakeem-A-Barber(sigh) Well I agree with Mama. Maggie is getting married. She deserves them.

Another Perspective of everyday use by Jacob Burke

Narrator: Dee bursts into the room in a rage of fury.

Dee: Why does Maggie get the quilts! I know way more about our heritage and they actually have sentimental meaning to me.

Hakeem-A-Barber: Maggie needs the quilts more. The quilts may be a starting point for her to finally understand her ancestors. And besides you already know all about them.

Dee: I just wanted them as a constant reminder of who I am and where my family came from.

Hakeem-A-Barber: You will never forget who you are. Your heritage means so much to you that you will never forget where you came from.

Dee: Mama obviously like Maggie better!

Hakeem-A-Barber: That is non sense! Your mama knows you are more independent than Maggie.

"Another Perspective of Everyday Use" By Morgan Murphy

Narrator: Dee enters very mad and aggravated.
DEE: What makes Maggie so important that she gets the quilts! They mean more to me then they ever will to her.
HAKEEM-A-BARBER: Your mother promised them to her. Their is nothing more important about her. Its just that your mother promised the quilts to her, and she doesn't want to break her promise.
DEE: I don't care if my mother "promised" them to her I deserve the quilts.
HAKEEM-A-BARBER: You don't deserve anything. Maggie never gets anything. This is the one item that she deserves and your gonna take that away from her? You might know more about the quilts, know more about your heritage, and might have bein closer with your grandparents, but Maggie deserves this. Don't take it away from her.
DEE: Whatever you say. You would take her side on this. She doesn't deserve this, she gets everything.
Narrator: Awkward silence and frustration fills the air.

"Another Perspective of Everyday Use" by Kristen Zolnierzak

Narrator: (Dee is frustrated at Mama and Maggie for not giving the quilts she wanted.)
Dee: I'm so angry that Maggie gets the quits from my heritage!!
Hakeem-A-Baber: Well Maggie deserves the quilts because she is getting married.
Dee: Still, it would have been more valuable for me, since I have more memories with my grandparents.
Hakeem-A-Baber: Just because you've had interest in heritage, doesn't mean you should have the quilts. Maggie deserves something that makes her feel important, since she doesn't get anything.
Narrator: (Dee leaves the room upset and angry.)

Another Perspective of Everyday Use: Hailey Houtsinger

Dee (irritated): Hakim-a-barber! I can't believe you'd show such ignorance towards my family!
Hakim-a-barber (sarcastic): I have no idea what you're talking about.
Dee: You know exactly what I'm talking about! Not eating my mothers collard greens, as well as making such a cruel remark. 'My pork's too dry', what ignorance.
Hakim-a-barber (with attitude): You're making a big deal out of nothing. I simply said I didn't like her food. It's not like I threw the food across the room.
Dee (slightly agitated): You're missing the point! I would never do that towards your family!
Hakim-a-barber (calm): I would hope not. That would be ignorant on your part. You would be a disgrace to my family.
Dee (furious): What?! You're absolutely ridiculous. If you're so caught up in your reputation, you can forget about me coming with you. I'll go to school alone, and make something of myself instead of wasting my time with a fool like you.
Hakim-a-barber (serious): If anyone is a fool here, it's you.
Dee (furious): Fine! Be that way, but don't you dare try to show your face in my presence ever again. (gets out of car and goes home to Mama and Maggie)

Another Perspective of Everyday Use: Lauryn Robinson

"She doesn't understand me, she loves her more." Dee said sitting in the car, staring out the window as Hakeem-A-Barber drove in silence.

Hakeem-A-Barber asked "What makes you think that?"

"She always gets her way, I'm sick of always coming second to mama" Dee said avoiding eye contact.

Hakeem-A-Barber looked at her angrily, with very little patience left, he blurted out, "Give your sister a chance, she deserves to be happy."

Dee stared blankly, allowing his words to echo in her head.

Hakeem-A-Barber continued, "I'm sorry to yell, but you had the privilege to get an education, your mama just wants her to have that feeling of pride and confidence that you have, by giving her a marriage gift."

After several minutes in complete silence, Dee finally makes eye contact, "Take me back"

"Why?" Hakeem-A-Barber asked curiously

"I should be happy and proud of my sister for her accomplishments, and engagement, she deserves the quits. I need to apologize."

"I'm proud of you" Hakeem-A-Barber

Another Perspective of Everyday Use by Lindsay Bonacci

"I should have expected such a visit like that payed from my sister Dee" Maggie said with anger. "Why, whats wrong?" asked Maggie's husband, John Thomas. "She just always gets under my skin. Growing up she never failed to get exactly what she wanted. She still thinks she can get what she wants up to this day!" Maggie stated, looking at John as if she was looking for some kind of support. "Maggie, just calm down. Don't get all worked up. Tell me what happened when she came to visit."

"Well," said Maggie calmly "She arrived with her husband, Hakim-a-barber, who wouldn't eat any of the food mama made which was very strange and rude. Then, she spotted the two quilts that i have been longing to have since i was little, and told mama she'd take them! I was so mad and upset. SHE GETS EVERYTHING!" Maggie screamed. "Don't let your sister bring you down Maggie! Did she get the quilts?" John asked concerned. "No, Mama eventually handed them over to me because of her promise. She promised me she would give the quilts to me when i married you. But who knows what of would happened if she hadn't made that promise." Maggie said. "Well, at least you got your quilts and its over with. You shouldn't hold a grudge against your sister. Even though your angry with her, she is still your sister and always will be." John told Maggie. "Your right. Its really not fun to be always fighting with someone," said Maggie "I think ill call her."

"Another Perspective of Everyday Use" by Yumna Amir

Dee:(slams the car door shut and sits with angered look) I can't stand Mama!
Hakeem-A-Barber:( turns on car and drives off) Why not? She seems to be a caring person.
Dee:(turns sharply to H-A-B) Excuse me, but she needs to learn to let go items I happen to ask for.
Hakeem-A-Barber:(in thought then speaks)Well the quilts are in HER possession, so she has the rights to give them to anyone she wants.
Dee:(dumbfounded by his answer) Oh, so now you agree that Mama should have given the quilts to Maggie?!
Hakeem-A-Barber:Think about in this way, Maggie has been there for you Mom helping her, and being there for her. You on the other hand chose to study and have an education. Just because you've had an interest in heritage lately doesn't mean you should have the quilts.
Dee:(agitated)
Hakeem-A-Barber:(continues, unnoticed bu Dee's reaction) Maggie deserves the quits. She's always willingly gave most things to you. Let her have a treasured gift her Mom is willingly ready to hand over
to.

Another Perspective of Everyday Use by Melissa Gregor

"I really hate when she visits... She always has to be difficult... She always needs to get what she wants... She just.. Needs to grow up!" Maggie exclaimed as John Thomas walked into the room.

"I really cannot stand her anymore. I hope she never comes back!"

"Maggie, you really need to calm down. I know that you are feeling upset right now. But, please. Try to calm down." John Thomas said in a comforting voice. "It really will get better. I can promise you that."

"How can you be so sure? You don't know her like I do. She's always been Mama's favorite... I know it and so does she. That's why she thinks she can always have her way. Cause Mama let her act that way all of her life. Well... I'm not standing for it anymore!" Maggie said, looking down at the floor. She felt worthless. Almost like she knew she would never be as good as Dee.

"Maggie... Your mother would drop dead where she stands if she heard you talking like this! She loves you both the same! You are both her children. I guarantee that she does not love one more than the other!" John Thomas yelled loudly. "And I also know that you love your sister very much . You would do anything for her because that's what sisters do. They love, help, and forgive each other. This is why I'm so sure that all of this will blow over, and everything will be back to normal."

Maggie looked at John Thomas in shock. But, she couldn't argue with him, because she knew he was right. Maggie did love Dee. Very much so. She knew nothing Dee ever did could make her stop loving her.

"You're right... I'm going to go and call her now. I want to make this better as soon as possible. Thank you so much John!' Maggie said with a grin on her face.

"You're welcome." Said John Thomas. "I'll always be here to help."

Another Perspective of Everyday Use by Sierra Wilson

Hakeem-A-Barber: Whats wrong? Ever since you left your mama's house you've been in a bad mood.

Dee: (annoyed voice): Mama loves Maggie more than she loves me!

Hakeem-A-Barber: Why would you say that? Your mom loves you both equally.

Dee: (very loud): NO! She always gives everything to Maggie instead of me. I wanted those quilts more than Maggie did. She just wanted them because I wanted them! I hate Maggie!

Hakeem-A-Barber: You don't hate anyone. You're just saying that now because your mad. You know you love your sister and would do anything for her. Maggie hardly ever ask for anything because she thinks you deserve it more than her.

Dee: What do you mean?

Hakeem-A-Barber: She looks up to you because your pretty and smart. You have your whole life ahead of you, and she loves you. Why else would she try and give you those quilts?

Dee: (soft voice): Yeah, I guess your right. I do love my sister. I could never hate her. I'm going to go tell her right now.

Hakeem-A-Barber: That's my girl!

Another Perspective of Everyday Use by Amanda Ash.

"I always regret when my sister visits!" Maggie complained. She looked over at John Thomas searching in his eyes for an understanding answer to her problem.

"Maggie, why do you dislike your sister so much? She's your sister! She's always going to be there for you when it comes down to it, that's what siblings are for. You can always change your friends. You can never change your family." exclaimed John Thomas, hoping he made Maggie realize that it's normal to envy or fight with a sibling but she can't always avoid her.

"I see what you mean, but she always has to have it her way, I don't get much credit. Mama always preferred her. Everyone always preferred her! She's always so up-to-date and cool." Maggie went on.

"Your really being to hard on yourself, your just as good as Dee! Actually, your even better. You don't demand, your more down to earth, and you don't need material to give you happiness. That's a rare but good trait most people can't behold." John Thomas knew how Maggie felt, he understood it's hard for her to live in her sisters shadow and she doesn't deserve it, so he gives her all his attention and heart. That's why Mama approves of him as much as she does.

Another Perspective of Everyday Use by Kai Oshimo

"She is unbelievable!" said Dee as she slammed the door shut. "Mama is so unfair, she doesn't realize how badly I want those quilts!"

"So what was that all about?" said Hakeem-A-Barber curiously. "Why did you want those quilts so badly?'

"I just wanted them so I have something to remember my ancestors by." Dee replied. "Mama obviously likes Maggie better. She feels bad for her so she gives her everything!

"Well if you think about it you do have something to remember your ancestors by." said Hakeem-A-Barber.

"Whats that?" asked Dee.

"Well, your name. Dee. You are named after many of your ancestors. You can remember then with your name," replied Hakeem-A-Barber.

Another Perspective of Every Day Use By Mia Sapienza

       In "Every Day Use" Mama narrates and passes down quilts to her daughter Maggie, in which she promised her. Yet Mama's other daughter Dee (Wangero) wants to have the quilts. In Mama's perspective, she feels that Maggie deserves to have the quilts because she seems to care more about her family and she has always been a little more mistreated then Dee (Dee is more educated and wants to be in a higher rank of society then from Maggie, who takes it day by day and still respects her family). Although if this story had another perspective instead of Mama's, would anything change? Would we be able to tell if owning the two quilts would mean a great importance to that person? In My "Another Perspective of Every Day Use" I will write the perspective of Maggie. The conversation will be between Maggie and her sister Dee. 
       Knock, Knock, Knock. "Who is it?" said Mama. Dee had just arrived at the house, and God only knows what she could possibly want on such a random day. "I've come to visit, where is Maggie at?" Dee said. "She'll be down in one minute Dee, what brings you over?" Mama said. "Oh just decided to come over and spend time with you and Maggie, that's all." I had just walked down stairs, and when I saw Dee standing there, I was happy to see my sister. I quickly gave her a hug and we all sat down to talk. Every one was hungry and dinner had just been finished being prepared. "Mmm...Collard greens, pork and sweet potatoes, my favorite!" Said Dee. Everyone had been sitting on the chairs that daddy had built when we couldn't afford any. "Oh Mama, i never realized how lovely these benches are!" Dee said rubbing her hands along the benches. "Hmm, that's it i knew there was something i wanted to ask you if i could have" Said Dee. As we continued to eat our food, Dee ran over to Uncle Buddy's old churn. Uncle Buddy had whittled it by himself years back. Then Dee saw the Dasher, and asked if Uncle Buddy had also Whittled it. I looked at her in disappointment, because she had grown up with me in this house and didn't even know the importance of our family's belongings. I said " Aunt Dee's first husband whittled the dash Dee, His nickname was Stash." Now as soon as I thought Dee was done grabbing whatever she could, she noticed two quilts. Two quilts that Mama had promised i could have, they were made of clothing from Grandma's old dresses and Paisley Shirts from Grandpa. As well as Great Grandpa Ezra's uniform that he wore in the Civil War. "Mama, may i please have these quilts?" said Dee in the sweetest way possible. I thought to myself over and over "Mama won't agree, she promised me both quilts, why does Maggie always have to have everything." 
         "Why don't you just take one or two of the other ones Dee", Mama Asked. "...No, i don't want those ones." Said Dee in disappointment. I looked at Dee in disgust, I could not believe how greedy she had been acting. Of Course i didn't want to see my sister disappointed either, as much as i wanted to be a good sister and give her the quilts, they meant so much to me. Mama said "Well i don't know what to say, i promised Maggie them when she marries John Thomas." Dee was very angered, she ran over to Mama and yelled "But they are priceless! Maggie is going to destroy them in less then a couple years!." I felt very sad, but I just explained to her that heritage is something very important to me, and those quilts mean alot to me. Mama Kissed me and and said "Someday you will make something of yourself, too Maggie. Its a new day for us." All I did from that day on was smile, and continue to be proud for caring more about my family then impressing others, and owning valuable things. I knew what was really important. And for Dee, she realized the better things in life. The End.

Another Perpective of Everyday Use by Hollis Mermelstein

Dee: (furiously slammed the car door and was silent for a few minutes before speaking) I cannot believe that my mother embarrassed me in front of you like that! I have no idea why she didn't give me the quilts. They mean so much more to me than they will ever mean to Maggie.

Hakim-a-barber: I'm sorry that I didn't speak up for you in there, honey. The way you used to live is so different than anything that I have ever seen before. I wanted to soak it all in. I'm also sorry because I agree with your mother; Maggie deserves the quilts.

Dee: (turned to Hakim teary-eyed) Hakim, don't you understand? Those quilts are my heritage. They are filled with the kindness and love of my grandparents. All Maggie is going to do is use the quilts for warmth, or as a rug, or maybe even as a cleaning wipe!

Hakim-a-barber: (now looking at her sobbing, he held her hand) Honey, I think that you are losing your heritage. Listen to you. Look at your mother and sister sitting out there. They love you. They are both so proud of you and your many accomplishments. Your mother only wants the best for you, but she also wants the quilts to be used the way that she knows them to be used.

Dee: (she took a minute to realize what he had said and wiped her tears) You are right. To be honest, I've never hung a quilt on the wall in my whole life! I actually think that it's wasteful. I wanted to be more like you and all of our friends, but I'm not like you; I'm different.

Hakim-a-barber: (now smiling he gave her a hug) Spend the night with your family, you need it. I'll come for you in the morning, Wangero.

Dee: Thank you so much. (as she got out of the car and was about to shut the door, she peeked her head in) And please, call me Dee.

Another Perspective of Everyday Use by Brooke Taylor

Narrator: After Wangero (Dee) and Hakim-a-barber have left the house, Mama and Maggie are left in an undeniably awkward silence. Maggie leaves to go visit her fiancé
John Thomas to find solace after the events that unfolded during Dee's visit.

John: (concerned) Honey, tell me what's the matter. You look like you could burst into tears any moment. Weren't you happy to see your sister? I mean, it's been so long since she came home last.

Maggie: (choking back tears) But that's just the thing John, it's not Dee anymore. She's turned into a new person. She even calls herself "Wangero" now because she's so ashamed that she was named after one of our ancestors on Mama's side.

John: Now Maggie, I'm sure it's just a way of her showing that she's accepting a new way of life! She's not ashamed.

Maggie: (frustrated/exasperated) No John, she is! She even said it! She said that she ain't wanna be named after the same type of person that oppressed her. So in other words, she ain't wanna be named after our ancestors! This is the best part. Then, she tried to take the quilts that Mama promised me! You know, those ones I told you about that Grandma Dee and Mama made together? Why should she deserve the quilts that were made by the same people she had just said she was so ashamed of. Maybe she's not a totally different person after all. She's still the same brat she was when we were younger.

John: Oh Maggie calm down. What did Mama say? Did she give in like always?

Maggie: (visibly cheering up at this realization) Why, no she didn't! For once, she did what she knew was right. She didn't just give Dee her way, she actually put Dee in her place! She took the quilts out of Dee's hands and plopped them right on into my lap. Then, Mama even gave me a hug! You know John, I think I'm gonna go back on up to the house and sit with Mama for a while and just watch the sun set. She's always liked to do that.

John: (satisfied that Maggie is cheered up) Well that's great honey! Go on back up to the house. I'll come by tomorrow so we can talk more about the wedding. You just enjoy the rest of the day with Mama.

Maggie: (as she is leaving, she turns with a smirk) You know, maybe Mama and I could start a quilt of our own.