Henry is written as a dynamic character because he changed drastically throughout the story. Henry has gone from being an innocent young man; to experience the chaos and disaster that war will cause to a person. Lyman is written as a static character because he hasn't changed at all throughout the story. Lyman was still the same innocent young boy, just like his brother was before he went to war. Dee from “Everyday Use” is written as a dynamic character; she changed to be more in touch with her African roots and even went as far as changing her name to "Wangero". Dee is still as snobbish as before, however, when she tells her mother that Maggie doesn't deserve the family quilt because she will wear it down to daily use (174). Maggie is written as a static character because she hasn't changed throughout the story, even though her feelings towards her sister have changed,” Maggie smiled; maybe the sunglasses Dee was wearing. But a real smile, no