Dee and Mrs. Slade are like "two peas in a pod." Alice Walker skillfully crafts the character of Dee Johnson in the short story "Everyday Use." Walker describes Dee's character as arrogant and selfish, and through Dee's character one is allowed to perceive the wicked affect of an egotistical world. Edith Wharton uses a more subtle approach to her description of Mrs. Alida Slade in "Roman Fever." Mrs. Slade is a middle-aged, wealthy, New York widow and is vacationing in Italy. She prides herself on being a charming entertainer, a good hostess, and a vibrant woman in her own right. Dee…
