Define and explain what narratives are and why they are written–how they can be powerful and effective means of accomplishing a purpose, to exhibit or express concepts or ideas, and of engaging an audience, particularly in ways that other types of texts cannot.

In Spite of It All: A Reading of Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use”

Using some of the narratives we have discussed as examples, define and explain what narratives are and why they are written–how they can be powerful and effective means of accomplishing a purpose, to exhibit or express concepts or ideas, and of engaging an audience, particularly in ways that other types of texts cannot.

For this essay, you must refer to and quote from a non-fiction narrative – Supermanandme by Alexie, a fiction narrative – Everyday Use by Walker and the article “In Spite of It All: A Reading of Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use””

Provide a title that is appropriate and interesting.