Heritage, that is or can be inherited; cultured tradition, that is handled down. Based on a world of distant dream. "Everyday use", by Alice Walker tells the story of a young woman who has "found" her roots and a family who is living theirs. Life as a middle class family can be a difficult task to accomplish. From an educated child to a non educated child. From living life to the fullest to not living life at all. Is heritage the basis of a person's entire persona?

The life of an adolescent is a time of growing and understanding. For Dee leaving for college was a journey to find her roots. Her confidence and good looks has gotten her far. "We raised the money the church and me to send her to Augusto to school(66). Dee has been blessed with everything that a young adult would want. She...