Part 1 of Essay
Why does the beaten man rise after a fight? What is there to keep a poor man going? What made Everyday Use by Alice Walker so compelling? The answer to all these questions is pride. Pride is often shown in a bad light. One of the first images that pops in my head at the mention of pride is horrible little Nellie Olson from ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... cause that is so beautifully communicated to the reader in Everyday Use. I understood why some characters were unsure of themselves. I was puzzled by why some did not feel surer of themselves and their heritage. I was also surprised that some had the pride that could carry them through any situation. Maggie is a classic example of poor self-esteem. She has little pride in herself. She is not as pretty or smart as her sister is. She was also scared in a fire. She has spent her entire life playing second fiddle or ....