In the short story "Everyday Use", Alice Walker emphasizes the aspect of individuality. Everyday Use is about the mother’s decision of whom to give the quilt to.
This story shows the struggle between mother and daughter, and sister versus sister for the family quilt.Growing up together under the same conditions clearly created two very distinct individuals with contrasting views regarding their past, present, and future Alice Walker uses symbolism, point of view, and conflict : personal values and identity, Relations with the family.