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Mama Johnson 'Character Arc In Everyday Use'

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The term character arc can be defined as the inner journey of a character throughout the course of a story. In “Everyday Use” the most drastic character arc is portrayed by the narrator, also know as Mama Johnson. Mama describes herself as a big-boned woman with rough hands, which come from working years of physical labor. Poor and uneducated, she has not gotten the opportunity to break free of her rural life. She is a loving mother who is sometimes burdened by her daughters, Dee and Maggie. Mama resents the education, cleverness, and power that Dee has gained over the years. Mama fantasizes about reuniting with Dee on a television talk show, where Dee expresses gratitude to Mama for all she has done for her. This short-lived fantasy reveals

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