Click to read the passage from "everyday use," by alice walker. then answer
the question.
how does walker use symbolism to reveal the narrator's character in this
passage?
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by explaining that she wants to be famous
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b. by revealing that she wants to appear on television
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c. by describing her dream of connecting more with dee
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d. by pointing out that she wants to move
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Answer:

Walker uses symbolism to describe the character of the narrator (the mama) by describing her dream of connecting more with Dee. The correct answer to this question therefore is option C.  

Explanation:

The symbolism employed reveals an essential aspect of Mama’s character, which is, that her life revolves around her daughter Dee and her deep desire to be appreciated by her. In her dream of appearing on a television show with Dee, Mama imagines herself reuniting with her. She fantasises about Dee acknowledging the sacrifices made by Mama in front of the world. The dream represents the distance between Mama and her daughter and how much she yearns to bridge it.