Oates conveys the consequences of allowing the youth to be led astray. The climax of the story leaves the reader with a sense of urgency to address the issues that press individuals in their transition to adulthood. The dire consequences witnessed in this story can be used to illustrate how imperative it is for the youth to be guided by a figure of consistency and standardization. The author Joyce Oates’s uses Connie’s traumatic experience to give insight into the complications that arise when a young person embarks on a journey without a clear
Oates conveys the consequences of allowing the youth to be led astray. The climax of the story leaves the reader with a sense of urgency to address the issues that press individuals in their transition to adulthood. The dire consequences witnessed in this story can be used to illustrate how imperative it is for the youth to be guided by a figure of consistency and standardization. The author Joyce Oates’s uses Connie’s traumatic experience to give insight into the complications that arise when a young person embarks on a journey without a clear