Bits and pieces of Grandpa Jarrell’s paisley shirt. And one teeny faded blue piece, about the piece of a penny matchbox, that was from Great Grandpa Ezra’s uniform that he wore in the Civil War." Walker 320. This excerpt emphasizes the significance of the African-American heritage as embodied in the physical remnants of past generations, honoring the legacies of those who came before and their struggles by using what they created for its intended purposes. Through this, future and present descendants feel this connection to their heritage and traditions, ultimately shaping cultural identity. On the other hand, Dee with her newfound individuality views the quilts in a more superficial way as a novelty art piece rather than using them authentically. In her quest of self-discovery through her African heritage, Dee has rejected her true African American roots but is unable to see it because of her superficial views of her rural upbringing. Next, in James Baldwin’s “Sonny’s Blues”, the story follows the narrator and his relationship with his younger brother as they struggle with poverty, racism, and the influence of violence and drugs in
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