Which statement best describes what the symbolism in this passage from "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker reveals about the narrator's character?
Sometimes I dream a dream in which Dee and I are suddenly brought together on a TV program of this sort. Out of a dark and soft-seated limousine I am ushered into a bright room filled with many people. There I meet a smiling, gray, sporty man like Johnny Carson who shakes my hand and tells me what a fine girl I have. Then we are on the stage and Dee is embracing me with tears in her eyes. She pins on my dress a large orchid, even though she has told me

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Which statement best describes what the symbolism in this passage from "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker reveals about the narrator's character?
Sometimes I dream a dream in which Dee and I are suddenly brought together on a TV program of this sort. Out of a dark and soft-seated limousine I am ushered into a bright room filled with many people. There I meet a smiling, gray, sporty man like Johnny Carson who shakes my hand and tells me what a fine girl I have. Then we are on the stage and Dee is embracing me with tears in her eyes. She pins on my dress a large orchid, even though she has told me

chycora · Answer

A.	The dream symbolizes the narrator's desire for Dee's acceptance.
 		B.	The limousine symbolizes the narrator's desire for wealth.
 		C.	The large orchid symbolizes the narrator's desire for beautiful things.
 		D.	The mention of Johnny Carson symbolizes the narrator's desire for fame.

hannansm · Answer

"she has told me...."?

chycora · Answer

oh my bad she has told me once that she thinks orchids are tacky flowers.

chycora · Answer

@hannanSM

hannansm · Answer

Honestly, I am not sure because all the answers are partly true and plausible. But I think A is the safest answer.

chycora · Answer

okay thanks