Summary Of Short Story 'Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been'

Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been Response The short story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been” by Joyce Carol Oates was very interesting and appealing. It captures the reader’s attention from the beginning until the end. The main character, Connie, faces many challenges, one of which was temptation. In the story Connie meets a boy named Arnold Friend who tries to persuade her to go for a ride in his car. During this time she is faced with the conflict of temptation, whether or not she should choose to go with him. They have a long conversation and in the end she decided to go with him. The author shows that temptation can lead to unhappiness and lifelong consequences. Connie is a self-centered and conceited fifteen years old