When Dee returns home to visit her family, she shows that her conception of culture lies in tangible things that show her heritage. An example of this conflict deals with the quilts made by Grandma Dee. Maggie plays the role of a more mature individual at this point even though she is much younger than Dee. When Mrs. Johnson, referred to as "mama", moves to get the quilts back from Dee, she moves back just far enough where mama couldn't touch them. Maggie does not become angry, as they were promised to her, instead she tells mama to give them to Dee. She realizes that she doesn't need the quilts to affirm her heritage. These differing ideas that exist regarding the quilts represent the separation of Dee from her roots. She has a new-found identity that debates how the quilts should be used. Maggie, at this point, confirms that her view of life was correct. She finally receives what she deserves and as implied by the title, she appreciates the gift more than Dee ever
When Dee returns home to visit her family, she shows that her conception of culture lies in tangible things that show her heritage. An example of this conflict deals with the quilts made by Grandma Dee. Maggie plays the role of a more mature individual at this point even though she is much younger than Dee. When Mrs. Johnson, referred to as "mama", moves to get the quilts back from Dee, she moves back just far enough where mama couldn't touch them. Maggie does not become angry, as they were promised to her, instead she tells mama to give them to Dee. She realizes that she doesn't need the quilts to affirm her heritage. These differing ideas that exist regarding the quilts represent the separation of Dee from her roots. She has a new-found identity that debates how the quilts should be used. Maggie, at this point, confirms that her view of life was correct. She finally receives what she deserves and as implied by the title, she appreciates the gift more than Dee ever