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Prompt: In "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker, how do the two different opinions on the theme of legacy create conflict in the story? Whose opinion on legacy do you agree with?
In your essay ,. you should:
- Write at least 3 paragraphs (4 paragraphs is the sweet spot though)
-State the title and author of this short story
-Define the two opinions on legacy to the best of your ability
-Use an example from the text
-What characters support which perspective
- State how this creates conflict or the problem Identify whose opinion you agree with more
Answers
Answer:
It’s impossible to mention Alice Walker without thinking of The Color Purple, and with good reason—the Pulitzer and National Book Award-winning classic is a timeless story of triumph over abuse. The 1985 film adaptation starring Whoopi Goldberg was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, and the musical adaptation has recently made a return to Broadway starring Jennifer Hudson. It's a book that continues to inspire readers today, and when Alice Walker talks about The Color Purple, people listen.
But Alice Walker is a prolific writer, and has written other work just as worthy of celebration, including poems, essays, short fiction, and other standalone novels. Here are nine must-read Alice Walker books in celebration of her extraordinary work.