In "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker, Walker shows the differences in human character, just in the way they behave towards family members. The protagonist of the story, the mother, has two daughters who she treats very differently, and they treat her differently. One daughter looks down on her mother in a condescending manner, while the other is obedient and kind. In "Everyday Use", Walker shows that in relationships between mothers and daughters, adapting to change can sometimes be very difficult, which leads to pride and protection of what has been accomplished, and ultimately shows how failure appreciation can hinder these relationships. Walker shows that in mother-daughter relationships, adaptation to change can be difficult in various ways. First, Dee, the mother's eldest daughter, comes home to visit her mother and little sister Maggie. When he introduces himself, he introduces himself as "Wangero Leewanika Kemanjo" (416). Her mother is confused as to why she wants to change her name, since that's what was passed down to her. Dee explains that the other name didn't fit her. Now, even if the mother reluctantly accepts this new name, it is obvious that she is not used to changing her name, especially if it is one of great family importance. Another character who has difficulty changing along with her mother is Maggie. When Mother sent Dee to a good school where she could receive a great education, Dee would return and try to teach her humble and ignorant family members. Maggie and her mother were not used to this and were happy with the education they had received. Instead, Dee "reads us mercilessly; forced words, lies about the habits of others, whole lives about the two of us, sitting trapped and ignorant under his voice" (413) and tried to... middle of the paper.. . ...daries and what belongs to her. He seems to think that the important objects in Mom and Maggie's lives are just aesthetic works of art rather than real-life tools. His idea of ​​reality was distorted due to the lack of respect he showed the rest of the family. The turning point in the mother/daughter relationship came at the end of the story, when the mother realized all the horrible things her daughter was doing; not even necessarily doing it intentionally. She thought that maybe her daughter would change her lack of appreciation and respect her pride in her way of life and the valuables around her, but she had to decide between one daughter and another. The one who would display the quilts and household items as pieces to be seen and admired as a way of life of yesteryear, or the other daughter who would use them the way they were meant to be used.