Everyday Use

Analyze Character:
Describe Characters’ characteristics.  Use detail.
Keep in mind all impressions one gets from a character’s
description, actions, words and feelings.  What
conclusions are we are supposed to draw? 
                                     
Analyze Setting:
Why is the setting, both time and place, significant?
How are we supposed to view these characters?  In what
setting would their individual actions and attitudes be
out of place?  Discuss the mother and both daughters.
Be specific.

Analyze Point of View:
What details are we given by narrator?  Are impressions
and descriptions from narrator more illuminating of that
character or her daughters?  Is her tone or manner
significant?  Does it change?  Can we trust her to be honest?
How would this story be different if told from Third Person
or from another character’s Point of View? 

Analyze Meaning:
Is there more than one message from this story?  Is there
more than one audience?  Be prepared to elaborate.  

What other factors should we consider? To what does
"Everyday Use" refer?