In the short story Everyday Use by Alice Walker what does name Dee represent to narrator?

The name Dee represents different things to the narrator. Dee is the narrator's younger sister, and the two have a complicated relationship. The narrator often feels overshadowed by Dee, who is more confident, articulate, and successful. Dee is also more materialistic, and the narrator believes that she has forgotten her roots and heritage. The name Dee can be seen as a symbol of all of the things that the narrator feels are wrong with the world. It is a symbol of wealth and materialism, and of the way that those things can ruin people.