The story “Where are you going‚ where have you been?”‚ written by Joyce Carol Oates‚ is a psychological thriller. It contains many elements throughout the story that the reader can only attempt to understand. This story can affect one on many different levels. It can cause one to be lost in thought‚ stuck on the complexity of the 15-year-old main character. It can forever creep one out by the unforgettable traits of the main antagonist. All the while employing many hidden meanings into the story
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not everything in the world is the way it was thought to be‚ the world crumbles into pieces‚ but how does it happen? Joyce Carol Oates portrays an amazing detailed moment of theft of chastity‚ or at least what is left of it‚ in "Where Are You Going‚ Where have You Been?" With symbolic imagery‚ major bibliomancy‚ and extreme personal conflict Oates easily manages to get her point across of the complete loss of innocence. A constant image that is brought to the reader’s creative thoughts is colors
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This week’s reading pieces contextualize how intrinsically connected colonial regimes and imperial forces are at the hands of Western political entities. Both Manjapra and Lowe dissect certain periods within colonial history that built the power of Western subjectivity towards other countries‚ peoples‚ and the land they encroached on. Given both authors wrote similarly about the principles of colonial power and imperial sentiment‚ their points of emphasis are distinctive in contrast. By tying together
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lead to unfortunate outcomes. Two examples of such can be found in the characters Laura and Connie from the play The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams and “Where Have You Going‚ Where Are You Been?” by Carol Oates respectively. By psychoanalyzing both Laura and Connie‚ it becomes evident‚ through actions and dialogue‚ that both females display symptoms of having a fatal flaw‚ which in turn causes them to make decisions that lead to each one’s undesirable fates. In The Glass Menagerie‚ Laura is
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The Similarities and Differences in the Criminal Subculture and the Police Subculture Criminology August 14‚ 2012 The Similarities and Differences in the Criminal Subculture and the Police Subculture A police officers job is to protect and serve. An officer is to offer assistance to those in need and to enforce the laws established by the law makers. A police officer’s job is not the monotonous 8-5 job that most have…..it is ever changing‚ 24-7. It is not a normal environment. Think
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How will you measure your life? 1. How can I be sure that I’ll be happy in my career? Some people assert that money is the most powerful motivator in their lives‚ and the more money they earn‚ the more happiness they will have. However‚ from my personal perspective‚ I believe that getting more opportunity to learn what I am not familiar with‚ taking responsible for my behavior‚ contributing to others in need in the society‚ and trying my best to achieve my goals in my career are the most
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clearly depicts differences and similarities of Silas Marner and Godfrey Cass by using astonishing description of their characterization—especially as Eppie’s fathers. Her description of individual human nature and universal feelings are fabulous and fascinate the readers. George Eliot depicts Silas’s selflessness and Godfrey’s selfishness clearly when Godfrey proposed to adopt Eppie. Even though Silas was afraid of loosing her‚ he said‚ “Eppie‚ my child speak. I won’t stand in your way. Thank Mr
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The short story “Where are you going‚ Where have you been?‚” by Joyce Carol Oates‚ is a tale about a teenage girl making the journey from her known world into something she has never experienced before. The main character lives the normal teenage life listening to the latest music and going out with her friends to the mall. “They must have been familiar sights‚ walking around the shopping plaza in their shorts and flat ballerina slippers that always scuffed the sidewalk” (753). One night with her
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Federalist and Antifederalist had different ideas and beliefs of the nation’s government. Antifederalist believed in more power for the states and did not agree with a strong central government. They preferred the Articles of Confederation. Antifederalist did not want to ratify the Constitution due the fact there was no bill of rights and there was too much power in the national Constitution and not the States. On the other hand‚ Federalist believed in a more centralized national government. Federalist
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What are similarities and differences of public speaking and conversation? Conversation and public speaking are both ways of communicating with others. Conversation tends to be a lot more informal than public speaking and usually inspires a lot less fear. However‚ they both require the ability to communicate your message in a clear and intelligible manner. Similarities Conversation and public speaking are both ways of communicating with others. They are both ways to present your own ideas
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