Everyday Use presents an interesting portrayal of two sisters- both raised in the same household, both proud of their heritage, and both completely opposite of each other.
On one hand there is Maggie, a relic of the past, simply recreating the story of her mother. She's loyal, simple, and absolutely stuck.
Then there is Dee/Wangero. She's independent, successful, ambitious and judgmental. She's critical of her mother's choices and acts superior.
Is that the only options facing children? Putting race aside, how do children honor the culture of their parents yet break away from the things they don't like? What does the "third" option look like?
Share your experience with this- how have you tried to honor/celebrate/respect your parents culture but establish your own identity? This should be well thought out- elaborate- use words, images, videos, music -whatever you need - to demonstrate how you are trying your best to be the "third" option.
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