Symbolism is the use of symbols to indicate ideas and qualities by attributing symbolic meanings to them other than the literal sense. The symbols are used all over the world not only in stories, but they are also used to help people understand that some chemicals can be toxic by showing a skull on them. Others may have a recycling symbol to help the environment. You may not notice these types of symbols, but if you pay close attention you will understand how useful these things are. Deaf people understand the world better by having these symbols on hand to help them understand what they are for, because they are unable to communicate with other people. Symbols are very useful when driving because they help us understand when to go, slow down and stop. Without these symbols there would probably be more car accidents than today. The symbols also help us by letting guards cross and telling us when and where not to go, because without them it would reduce the amount of deaths caused by other humans. The symbols help alert doctors when a patient shows signs that something terrifying is happening. Without symbols the world would be a little more complicated, because people wouldn't know what to do or where to go. Mama Johnson and Maggie receive a letter from Dee saying she is coming home for the first time in years. When Dee arrives she looks different with all her bright clothes; explains that she is a new woman. Dee and her friend, Hakim-A-Barber, are both Muslim converts. Dee looks around her old house and asks to preserve everyday objects as works of art. She eventually goes to the quilts her grandmother sewed, and Dee doesn't want Maggie to have them, because she thinks it doesn't respect her heritage. Mama Johnson takes the...... middle of the paper and moves on. Access teacher cited. “What is the main symbolism in Alice Walker's 'Everyday Use',” Enotes. Np, 31 August 2010. Web. 17 March 2014. Bmad,Nick. "Symbolism in Walker's Everyday Use?" Enotes.NP, 4 July 2007. Web. 17 March 2014. Foleylan. “Conflict, irony and symbolism in the everyday use of Alice Walker”. Student mode. Np, June 2012. Web. March 17, 2014Moore, Julie. "Heritage and Symbolism in Everyday Use by Alice Walker" YAHOO! VOICES. Yahoo, Inc., May 2007. Web. March 17, 2014. Walker, Alice. Heritage of American literature “Everyday use” Ed. Miller Vol 2. Austin Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1991. 714 print White, David. “‘Everyday Use’: Defining African American Heritage.” luminary. AnninaJokinen, 19 September 2002 web 17 March 2014.Writework Editors.Symbolism in 'Everyday Use' by ALICE Walker” Writework.Np, May 2006. Web. 17 March 2014.