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.