People identify themselves by their colour, culture, language or religion. The identity goes back to generations and it doesn’t start or change within the individual. It is an evolutionary process where each person brings upon some changes. This is best described in Alice Walker’s short story, “Everyday Use”, where three characters, a mother and two daughters, are portrayed differently, each with its different qualities and philosophies on life that are often seen in …showed first 75 words of 799 total…

…showed last 75 words of 799 total…and Maggie. In all, Dee and company have a lack of respect for their history and tradition. They aren’t aware of their shortcomings. They don’t reflect on what they’re doing to their family and ancestors. If they at least held a certain respect for their family and tried understanding why they have come to this, it will show that the two cared and aren’t neglectful. But some things just never change.