9. The story captures the following;
1. The long-term effects on identity posed by the forced displacement of Africans from their homes during the slave trade
3. The integrity and worth of Mama and Maggie's way of life
4. The yearning of young African Americans in the 1960s for their ancestral roots
10. The point of view that the story presents is Mama's.
What does the story capture?
The story, "Everyday Use," captures details about the life of Mama and the things she held in high esteem. Of all these, the quilt was most important to her.
The conflict in the story is more evident when Dee demands the quilt that Mama had already promised Maggie. This story shows how the forced displacement of Africans from their homes had shaped the identities of these individuals.