Everyday Use by Alice Walker - Short Story Summary, Analysis, Review

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's look at "Everyday Use" which is heavily anthologized and frequently assigned to students today. Let's talk about the past and heritage and how we view those in our lives. Is it immutable? Does it change? Krypto will also walk us through a unique interpretation with important civil rights movements.
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0:00 Introductions
0:33 Themes, Publication + Author
1:40 Plot Summary
3:28 Analysis
15:39 Wrap Up and Ratings
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Alice Walker Playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKXdiGaHrZt0oM0 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecodexcantina TABLE OF CONTENTS: 0:33 Themes, Publication + Author 1:40 Plot Summary 3:28 Analysis 15:39 Wrap Up and Ratings

[@DebMcDonald]

I can’t help but wonder how personal this story was for Alice Walker. She went away to school, studied in Africa, and married a Jewish man. What was her reception when she came back to the farm where she was born and raised? So many interpretations are possible!

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Always love your insights, Deb! Indeed there's clearly a story there.

[@attention5638]

Krypto's interpretation with King and X is really great, actually. I read this story in university, and wish I had made that connection at the time haha. Look forward to "The Color Purple" analysis!

[@TheCodeXCantina]

He's more than a pretty face at times.

[@AshleyMintz]

I just recently discovered your channel when looking for an analysis on a story I had to read for class. Now I am binge watching, haha. You guys analyze a lot of stories I have had to read for my class! I recently did a paper on Everyday Use. Glad to watch/listen to your analysis.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

So glad you enjoy the discussions!

[@PrettyBrownEyeReader]

This is one of my favorite short stories. I enjoyed your discussion. I had never thought of the Martin/Malcolm angle to the story but it makes sense. The first quote you used is my favorite quote from the story.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

So many great quotes to chose from too!

[@sreedevip4330]

Feeling so glad that i found you today

[@LareineRawi]

I’m grateful to have found this channel before my midterm Thank uuuu🙏

[@Johanna_reads]

Wow! I now want to read this short story! Krypto's insight in the analysis section was fascinating. Amazing how a short story can have great emotional impact and illustrate such important themes. Great review!

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Thanks, Johanna!

[@desidees4359]

your channel is the reason I am passing my comp II class

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Awesome!

[@daniellekessler1712]

Love this short story! I am teaching this shortly before reading A Raisin in the Sun… definitely going to share this video with my classes…Thank you for sharing your insights!!!

[@TheCodeXCantina]

I hope your students enjoy the story! It’s wonderful!

[@emersonguergolett3308]

Guys, you are simply incredible with your literature analysis and the way you explain it !!!!

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@AffectionateBassetHound-pc6bc]

Did dee burn the house tho

[@christinamartinez2393]

Super helpful analysis. And Krypto’s MLK/Malcom X comparisons blew my mind. So good! My only confusion is, how do we know for sure that Dee burned down the old house? I know the story mentions Dee watching the house go up in flames, but I never caught mention that Dee was actually responsible. It seems key. Any help?

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Google says: 'Dee may or may not have caused the house fire in Alice Walker's short story "Everyday Use."'. So if we both assumed she did, there is the perspective that she didn't regarding your comment. Cheers.

[@richardeckhart2063]

Woww really liked your interpretation, I agree Dees personality played well and Maggie.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Thanks so much!

[@luciekocova8731]

You are amazing! I love the interpretation🤩👌

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Thank you so much!!

[@sleepyash00]

i loved krypto's interpretation! really interesting! i loved this video!

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Starscreamlive]

Excellent analysis on a wonderful short story! I'm also going with 9.5/10.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Fantastic!

[@cristinabulmez5900]

7:25 8:03 8:13 8:41 10:27

[@JaxkBoyLee]

This my 4th cousin