Then ask yourself what epiphany the mother has at the end of the story as she su

Then ask yourself what epiphany the mother has at the end of the story as she suddenly realizes the difference in each daughters attitude toward the quilts. Why does the mother snatch the quilts from Dee and give them to Maggie? Answering these questions will lead you to understand this story better and identify its theme. Also observe the way the author uses vivid descriptions of each character to establish the tension between them. Also note the way she uses dialogue and narration to build the storys conflict. As a reader your appreciation of literature will grow as you become more skilled in identifying the tools of the trade used by the authors not only through the plot and setting but also through characters symbols and themes.