When Dee left for college she returned and seems ashamed of her mother, Maggie, and their new home. Maggie wrote her mother while still in college her thoughts on their new home. “She once wrote to me that no matter where we choose to live, she will be able to come visit us, but she will never bring her friends (P. 257).” She also changed her name from Dee to Wangero, saying she couldn't do it anymore (taking the name from the people who oppressed her). Dee was also a very selfish person. He wanted everything for himself. He had always wanted beautiful things his whole life. Her mother gave her the churn; she walked around and wanted more. She wanted her grandmother's handmade quilts, even though her mother refused to give them to her. Her mother was saving her sister's quilts for when she got married. Dee insisted on having them. She was inconsiderate of her sister. Although Dee was reckless, resentful, and demanding of her family, education taught her to value her heritage. One of the reasons she wanted her grandmother's handmade quilts so much. Dee's education opens her eyes and understanding of family