Mama Care Observation

Upon my arrival, I met with Ms. Elyann Doebler of 510 Rhoads Avenue in Haddon Township. Ms. Doebler related that she and her estranged husband, Steven Hoskins have been separated for approximately 2 mouths. However, Ms. Doebler allows, Mr. Hoskins to come by the residence to say goodnight to their five children routinely. On this night, after Mr. Hoskins put the children to bed, he informed Ms. Doebler that he would be spending the night on the couch. Ms. Doebler objected and an argument ensued, after which she responded to headquarters.

In the short story “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker, the author describes different ideas about one’s heritage. Culture and heritage is at the main point of the story “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker as symbolized by the quilt. The bond that Mother and Maggie share is brought by their common talent to make works of art like quilts. Dee does not have similar capacity because she does not appreciate manual labor nor believes in her heritage. The idea of pride in culture, heritage, and family is the main theme of the story. The line between being proud of whom one is and exploiting one’s self is broken and blurred by one character. The other two keep their firm ground in living out their values, rather than using it simply as a conversation starter.

Often in literature character relationships change and evolve. In “Everyday Use,” the author, Alice Walker, introduces Mama and her daughter Dee as having two completely different attributes. While Mama is caring and hardworking, Dee is selfish and believes she is entitled to everything. This leads to Mama having enough of Dee’s emotional bludgeoning and cause a shift of Mama’s feelings toward her daughter. After a careful analysis of the story, the reader understands how Mama’s feelings toward her daughter Dee have changed, why her feelings changed, and how this change affects the story as a whole.

“Mama Might Be Better off Dead: the Failure of Health Care in Urban America” by Laurie Kaye Abraham, follows a families struggles over the course of three years in a poor Chicago neighborhood. Abraham points out specifically how the health care system in the United States has failed the different members of the poverty stricken Banes family. The main character, Jackie has the responsibility of taking care of her sick and elderly grandmother. Jackie also cares for her three young children with little help from her husband, Robert who also suffers from various illnesses. While, there are some government programs set up to help families like the Banes’, the health care system is certainly lacking.

1. Describe the contrast made for the “porch sitters” as workers and as storytellers (1-2).

In “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker, this short story characterizes not only the symbolism of heritage but also shows a difference in human character. The story reveals an African American family who lives in a small home and struggles financially, while it consists of a mother and her two daughters that are treated very differently from their mom. One of the daughter’s name is Dee, a well-educated woman, who struggles to understand her family’s heritage and is embarrassed by her family’s background. Maggie is the other sister who is kind, obedient and manages to appreciate her family. To represent the appreciation she provided for her family, the quilt is described as a powerful symbol to them. The quilts play an important role in depicting symbolism of heritage because they signify mama family origins. For instance, Dee's significant family members all have pieces of their fabric gown on to the quilts as a remembrance of who they were and their importance in the family. However, Dee does not see the quilts her ancestors made as valuable, handmade quilts should be passed down and taken care to keep their history alive. As for Maggie, Dee believes she can’t appreciate the quilt in the same way she can. “Maggie can’t appreciate these quilts,” Dee responded. She thinks Maggie will use these quilts, so she can turn them into rags. Despite what Maggie concludes, the quilts for Maggie and mama are meaningful to them, because they were made by members of the Johnson family and have

Pulling into the parking lot at the cleaners, he saw the closed sign in the window, but Rosy had not turned off the lights in the store. Rushing to the front Andrew pounded on the door. Looking up from the pile of papers she was separating, Rosy recognized Andrew, since his family had been her customer for years. Unlocking the front door, she said, “I called the police and told them someone took Mrs. Barnes.”

On this date worker visited Walker Rehabilitation in Carbon Hill Al., for the purpose of monitoring Ms. Phillips placement. When worker arrived Ms. Phillips was in bed sleeping but woke when her name was called out. Ms. Phillips was dressed appropriately with good personal hygiene. Ms. Phillips did not remember worker from previous visits but was friendly with worker. During visit, Ms. Phillips talked about her roommates and appears to have adjusted well to her new living arrangement. This was a concern for Ms. Phillips because she went from a room for two into a room of four. Ms. Phillips stated she enjoys the food but doesn't participate in activities. Ms. Phillips stated the only time she leaves her room is to eat and get a bath. Worker

For about over a year Dorothy was having issues with the property manager, Adner Delhomme, of the complex where she lives. (See Attachment Protective Service Elder Abuse Community Complaint Report dated on 01/07/16)

Tha main conflict in the short story “Everyday Use,” by Alice Walker, is Mother’s decision on which daughter will get the quilt, also showing the importance of heritage that how two quilts could symbolize the family’s legacy. Walker points out the difference between the stereotypes of African American women with the realities that make up their lives and expresses the importance of culture. The story evolves around when Dee visits her family and introduces her fiancé, with the intentions of not only visit her mother and sister; as well to demonstrate her superiority to them. The events in the climax resolve the conflict because Maggie wants the quilt for everyday use, and Dee wants it use them to decorate her own place. Maggie knows more of

Her parents, first-generation immigrants from Puerto Rico, try to guide her and give her advice, but ultimately the difference in cultures could not be reconciled. What was acceptable and expected in Puerto Rico was not the same as in America, and it showed. Cofer’s mother, when giving Cofer clothing advice, did not realize how different American girls dressed compared to the Puerto Rican girls. The bright lipstick and more revealing clothes that Cofer was encouraged to wear on a day to day basis were not commonplace for American girls. Cofer also did not dress correctly when it came to formal events. Often not knowing what to wear, she would mix and match pieces of clothing and accessories until she found something she thought looked presentable. However, this still was not right. In fact, a friend of hers pointed out that you could always tell Puerto Rican girls apart from the rest of a group because they tended to “wear everything at once.”

Alice Walker attempts to depict the different ways of viewing heritage and identity of an African American family. During the first read, the audience sides with the narrator and Maggie against Dee/Wangero. The reader can see Dee/Wangero antagonist of the story. However, this is not the only way to interpret “Everyday Use”. Walker has created a more complex story than just right and wrong. After further analysis, the reader comes to understand that Wangero view of her cultural heritage and identity as a black woman in America is different than the view that Maggie and the narrator have. Wangero values the quilts differently than her family, however that does not mean she is the enemy in the story.

“Everyday Use” is a short story by Alice Walker, which emphasizes the importance of understanding and cherishing your heritage and the inheritance that may come along with it. Knowing who is truly entitled to the inheritance, and what their heritage meant was the central conflict in the story, when the two main characters Dee and Maggie, both wanted the two hand stitched quilts. Rather than looking at the physical aspect of the quilts the author wants the reader to know that the meaning is much deeper. The quilts are used to depict the struggle, triumphs, oppression, joy, pain, and love of each hand that helped to create the prized works of art. The quilts needed to be put to everyday use, rather than a mere decoration on the wall. Through the quilts Walker was able to show what each character valued: Dee valued the materials things, Maggie, valued things she could attach herself to, and Mama valued the acceptance of her daughter Dee.

The theme of Everyday Use is not immediately apparent, although Alice Walker begins the story by creating a familiar setting in the comfort of home that lead to the spirit of heritage and its importance in our lives. The protagonist, a single mother of two daughters, sees herself as ."..large...rough... slow-witted" and not fitting into the social strata of her oldest daughter, Dee, who ."..has held life always in the palm of her hand." The story begins with the mother preparing the yard to be ."..more comfortable than most people know....like an extended living room" for Dee's homecoming. This line early in the story also shows the mother placing a high value on comfort.

It also offers its merchandise, including the in-house MODA maternity clothing line, through catalogs and its website. Mothercare serves the retail toy market with its Early Learning Centre (ELC) unit. While the company has struggled at home, it has been increasingly successful overseas, particularly in Russia and India.