Heritage is the traditions, values, principles, and morals that are passed down from generation to generation. This is what Mama did when she took the quilts from Dee and gave them to Maggie. Mama knew that if she gave the quilts to Dee that their heritage would be lost, but if she gave them to Maggie, the quilts, along with their heritage and memories would continue. In the story "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker, imagery is an essential element because it creates a description of the characters, it shows the reader the significance of the quilt, and it helps describe the conflicts between the characters and the outcome of the story. This makes the reader feel as if he were also a part of the story.

Imagery helps describe the characters. Through the use of imagery, Alice Walker is able to help the reader create a mental picture...