The story “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been” is essentially about a young woman’s strive for independence‚ which eventually leads to conflict. Girls today appear as mature women and in addition‚ are put into adult situations sometimes unwillingly. Oates portrays a social issue that relates to this current society by using symbolism and characterization while taking the reader on a journey throughout the thoughts and feelings of a teenage girl. There are two main symbols the author uses
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World War I was called The Great War because it indicated how big the war was going to be‚ especially since it was fought against the major powers of the world. World War I was fought between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers. The reason that WWI happened was due to Militarism‚ Alliances‚ Imperialism‚ and Nationalism. These four elements caused the greatest and deadliest war the world had seen at the time. However many people can’t decide which element was the most vital. The most vital element
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Essay #1 September 7‚ 2012 Everything Happens for a Reason On March 28th 2004‚ I awoke to a loud thud on the floor above me. I rolled over to see the green neon lights from the clock; I squinted and tried to focus on the time. Rubbing the crust from my eyes I saw the clock read exactly 4:20 a.m.; something was wrong. I threw the blankets off and maneuvered through the darkness of my basement apartment. The lights were on at the top of the stairs and I could hear voices‚ voices in distress. Immediately
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COULD THE HOLOCAUST HAVE BEEN PREVENTED? You have probably heard about a period of time‚ not so long ago‚ known as ’The Holocaust.’ A holocaust‚ according to Webster’s dictionary‚ is ’a complete destruction by fire’ (Stadtler‚ 1). In Europe‚ during this period‚ there was a complete destruction by fire - of Jewish homes‚ Jewish businesses‚ Jewish neighborhoods‚ and Jewish people. This destruction was carried out under the direction of Adolf Hitler‚ during the years 1939-1945‚ but it actually began
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Jim Heynens writer of What happen during the ice storm‚ shows a humans reaction during a challenging situation. The theme of this tale is kindness‚ a type of human nature ‚ in the story is showing a few boys saving the pheasants‚ instead of pounce on a pheasant or yell bang . The human nature can be represented by many forms‚ and in this story is by survival and limitless kindness. This story is an example of how a tough situation can influence a person’s decision making. For example when the
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“What’s The Worst That Could Happen‚” by Bruce Coville‚ Murphy Murphy proved that some things won’t end well‚ it’s the experience that counts. Murphy Murphy hasn’t had the best of luck during his lifetime. He doesn’t really know why bad luck has always been with him‚ but what he does know is that it never does him any good. “On the other hand‚ as I lie here in my hospital bed trying to work out exactly how I got here‚ there are times when I wonder if being born dead might not have been the best thing.”
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Special Olympics Ambassador. In his Huffington Post Blog‚ “What Really Happens When We Use The R-Word‚” the firm activist explains why this now commonly used word is always meant as a “euphemistic put-down”‚ and how it should never be used to define an individual with a disability. Instead‚ the word should be disposed of‚ and replaced with an alternative “with greater reliance on love‚ compassion‚ and grace.” Words hurt. They do. They always have. And they always will. McGinley frequently
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story‚ “Where are you going where have you been?” Joyce Carol Oates describes the emotional ride of a fifteen year old girl‚ on the verge of becoming an adult and losing her innocence of mind and body along the way. She has a difficult time growing up and developing her own personality as they would have her react to her circumstances.“Everything about her bad two side to it‚ one for Home and one for anywhere that was not Home.” Connie feels that the best attribute that a girl can have is being pretty
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Commentary on "Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been" 10/17/06 Joyce Carol Oates has achieved many things through her writing‚ and is recognized worldly for her short story "Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?" This story is centered on a young teenage girl as many of her stories are. Oates as a writer is fascinated with adolescence of young females. She chooses to write about the trials and tribulations of growing up in modern society. She pries on the dark aspects of youth often
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parents. This story is about “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” is perfect example of a middle class typical family living in small home written in 1970 dedicated To Bob Dylan. It is about young teenager name Connie who is stuck in here fantasy world which she believes and predicts in the movies‚ love stories‚ and songs. At the other hand where her family
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