"Every Day Use" #4

I think the mother's refusal does indicate a change in her character. At first the mother's attitude toward Dee is respectful almost because she does not seem to adore her, but more look up to her. I don't think the mother has ever done anything like this before because she has never felt like she was violated before. Not only did Dee try to take something away from Maggie, the unfortunate sister, she tried to take her mother's promise away from Maggie. The mother felt like she needed to intervene because Dee got everything she wanted from the beginning, while Maggie never really learned to want something. The mother realized this and when Maggie wanted the quilts, I think that she realized that Maggie should have something that she truly wanted and would love. I think some details that foreshadow the refusal include Maggie's view of life Dee's open disapproval of their house. I think the mother realized that Maggie has always appreciated their lifestyle and Dee never did. So, the mother realized that Maggie would be the one who should get something she wanted for once and something she has always appreciated.