Notes On Everyday Use Essay, Research Paper

? Dee?s perception of the quilts – as an icon or symbol of her roots

? The idea of roots and retracing/linking one to their heritage is significant in the shaping of ones identity, however, Dee lacks the sincere interest in her quest and as a result, views the quilts as mere wall trophies

? Opinions: Result of intellectual movement to Afrocentrism

? In her writing, Alice Walker has a tendency to point to a set of specific historical, cultural, and political references outside and beyond her work. The quilt is a symbol of heritage and culture among Southern, Afro-American women.