"Everyday Use" Annotations

I chose to annotate this page specifically because it has a hidden meaning in a way. In order to understand what is going on, I had to dig deep. At this point in the story "Everyday Use", Dee has decided to change her name to Wangero in order to relate herself more to her African heritage. She also feels as though her family background isn't worthy of her. "I couldn't bear it any longer, being named after the people who oppress me". Dee thinks she understands her heritage, when actually her mother and sister know the true meaning. Also, Dee is the only family member with an education so she is basing her heritage off of what she has learned about the actual African culture and not the culture of her own family.