Have you ever ask what made you who you are? Life experiences is what forge our personality, builds our way of think, be and act. Anecdotes in life can change our way of living in a good way or in a bad way. In story “Everyday Use” by walker is about this daughter who returned from college feeling superior to her Mama and sister Maggie, just coming back for the purpose of take away their belongings. The character who impacted me is Maggie and what reflects what made her who she is. Since, Maggie is a burnt victim, this highlights her personality as being afraid, embarrassed and a quiet person.
First, Maggie is afraid of life; she is not prepare for the real world. There is a reason why she still lives with her Mama. The fact she has little education make her more afraid and a depended of her mother. Therefore, her mother even cooked for her, washed her clothes, she did everything for Maggie. But, we know she is like this since the fire that burned the other house, this experience made an impact …show more content…
One example is when walker states “ashamed of the burn scars…” (110) Maggie knows how she look like and that she is unattractive that is why Maggie feels embarrassed towards her sister that is more attractive than her. Other example is when walker states “How do I look Mama? ... Almost hidden by the door” (111). To illustrate, Maggie feeling worry how she look, and the only person she is going to welcome home is her sister. This is how much she care about her sister critical. Finally, when walker states “picture of me sitting… with Maggie trying to hidden the camera with her mother” (113). Maggie’s sister was taking pictures of her Mama and her but, she was ashamed covering behind her mother. Been a burned victim makes Maggie be embarrassed of her scars and affects her self-stem, wanting to hidden every look towards
First, Maggie is afraid of life; she is not prepare for the real world. There is a reason why she still lives with her Mama. The fact she has little education make her more afraid and a depended of her mother. Therefore, her mother even cooked for her, washed her clothes, she did everything for Maggie. But, we know she is like this since the fire that burned the other house, this experience made an impact …show more content…
One example is when walker states “ashamed of the burn scars…” (110) Maggie knows how she look like and that she is unattractive that is why Maggie feels embarrassed towards her sister that is more attractive than her. Other example is when walker states “How do I look Mama? ... Almost hidden by the door” (111). To illustrate, Maggie feeling worry how she look, and the only person she is going to welcome home is her sister. This is how much she care about her sister critical. Finally, when walker states “picture of me sitting… with Maggie trying to hidden the camera with her mother” (113). Maggie’s sister was taking pictures of her Mama and her but, she was ashamed covering behind her mother. Been a burned victim makes Maggie be embarrassed of her scars and affects her self-stem, wanting to hidden every look towards