Question

In the short story "Everyday Use," by Alice Walker, what is most likely the real reason Dee dresses differently and changes her name to Wangero?

A. To show that she is proud of her heritage and where her family comes from
B. To show that she has overcome her poor childhood and the oppression of her family
C. To show that she is committed to her new husband and his religion
D. To show that she is a successful, well-educated person

Answer 1

In the short story "Everyday Use," by Alice Walker, the real reason Dee dresses differently and changes her name to Wangero is most likely to show that she has overcome her poor childhood and the oppression of her family.

Option B is correct.

The reason that Dee gives for changing her name is that she doesn't want to keep her "slave name." She prefers an African name to better represent her family heritage. Thus, she actually separates herself from her family heritage.