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HS: English 3B [M] (Prescriptive) (GP) / 9:Contemporary Literature
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In “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker, what does the author reveal about Maggie through the narrator’s internal voice?



Maggie competes with Dee.


Maggie doesn’t need the quilts.


Maggie is prettier than Dee.


Maggie has low self-esteem.

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Answer 1

In “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker, the narrator's internal voice reveals that Maggie has low self-esteem. Throughout the story, Maggie is depicted as shy and insecure, particularly in contrast to her confident sister Dee. The internal voice of the narrator provides insights into Maggie's feelings of inadequacy and her struggle to assert her identity. Therefore, the correct answer is:

**Maggie has low self-esteem.**