Question

Does Dee use her intellect in a positive or negative way? In what way has her education hindered her?

a) Positive; she's a role model.
b) Negative; she's distant from her roots.
c) Positive; she's more successful.
d) Negative; it has no effect.

Answer 1

Dee uses her intellect in a negative way and her education hinders her relationship with her family in the story "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the story, "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker, Dee, also known as Wangero, is portrayed as using her intellect in a negative way. She has distanced herself from her roots and disrespects her family's heritage by changing her name and rejecting their traditional objects. Her education hinders her by creating a divide between her and her family, causing tension and conflict.