Attachment is a key part of childhood and there are many theories on how humans attach to their caregivers in childhood. Bowlby’s(1958) theory on childhood attachment drives from his idea that humans have an innate disposition to form a close attachment to one special caregiver or monotropy. This is the survival of the fittest idea‚ that only babies with strong attachments to their mothers will live through to adulthood and although that is not something that strictly applies to modern day life
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I Had A Dream About You The beginning of the poem is about a dream reflecting the beginning of a relationship‚ or more specifically‚ your relationship. In your dream it seems you had a lot of fun‚ throwing oranges at your boyfriend‚ and all the kisses. In the next dream‚ you’re progressing in the relationship‚ and things get a bit more serious and realistic. In the last dream he seems to be getting annoyed with you‚ even though you’re the same. You stay a static character and he isn’t‚ in the
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might see all sorts of different scenarios play out. Although Joyce Carol Oates’s‚ “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” was inspired by real life events and reports of a serial rapist murderer‚ it can also be read as a coming of age story in which we see the victim‚ Connie‚ mature and evolve tremendously from the beginning to the end of the story because of the situation she unfortunately finds
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understood. • Describe one communication theory that can be applied to your interaction (e.g.‚ how you verbally communicate‚ how you perceive John’s verbal communication‚ etc.). Describe one communication theory from Week One’s required website reading (i.e.‚ constructivist‚ attachment‚ communication accommodation‚ attribution) that can be applied to your interaction (e.g.‚ how you verbally communicate‚ how you perceive John’s verbal communication‚ etc.). The one communication theory that can be applied
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power to distress humans both with physical sickness and with spiritual corruption is inexplicable. However‚ the idea of a man with such power and knowledge has been used in stories and films alike. In Joyce Carol Oates’ short story‚ "Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?" Oates depicts Arnold Friend as the Devil; we can see this through his physical description‚ strange seduction‚ and his supernatural knowledge of Connie. The bodily features of Arnold Friend suggest he is the devil in disguise
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When I was a young boy aged ten I always had a fear of being by myself in a strange surrounding. The thought of no one else but me gave me an eerie sensation and a chill always ran down my spine. I knew I had to be able to conquer that fear someday but on April 1st‚ the chance caught me by surprise. It was on the morning of a sunny beautiful as day for April. Not a cloud in the sky and as I exited the school grounds heading back home I could feel the strong wind brushing against my face and through
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adulthood. In Joyce Carol Oates’ "Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?" the author goes into depth of the transition from being a carefree‚ innocent child to the complexity and uncertainty of the future when one becomes an adult. The message begins even before the story itself actually does. The title illustrates the passage of time in life such as the phrase "where are you going" refers to the question of what direction does one have for his own life. "Where have you been?" is a question which involves
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world where the presence of technology can be seen everywhere‚ it is impossible for teens to stay disconnected from social media for long. Every day teens and adults alike can connect to their accounts instantly by using apps on their cellphones. In addition to the increased use of social media apps‚ the popularity of dating apps has greatly increased in recent years. These dating apps are sometimes misleading and can lead to potentially dangerous meetings. In the short story “Where Are You Going
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relationships that are emotionally destructive. That may lead them into a relationship addiction‚ the familiar‚ painful cycle of attraction‚ bonding‚ panic‚ reconciliation‚ and rejection characterizes this serious addiction. The readers of “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been” by Joyce Carol Oates envision several traits in Connie as she searches for her true self. Connie’s co-dependency‚ communication barriers and erratic behaviors make her a vulnerable target for the Big Bad Wolf. Connie’s co-dependency
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Joyce Carol Oates’s short story‚ “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” focuses on the seemingly typical life of a teenage girl‚ Connie. The character irony is found in the fact that a teenage girl in the 1960’s struggled with the same issues teenagers battle with in present society. Connie‚ the main character‚ fights with her parents‚ does not want to be like her older sister‚ and thinks very highly of herself. As a teenage girl typically believes‚ Connie imagines she is the center of attention
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