how we live our lives in many ways and in how we will be portrayed or even treated. Clothing could even effect us as a person promoting high or low Self-esteem‚ in which the statement "you are what you wear" could definitely hold true. Whatever the case may be‚ clothing is important in our society perception of who you are. For example‚ a young man attending a job interview for a major law firm in ripped jeans and a shirt will not be taken seriously even though he does qualify A young lady attending
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Joyce Carol Oates’ short story “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” is the haunting saga of a fifteen year old girl’s moral struggles that has resonated with readers since the story’s initial publication. Arnold Friend is a mystery of a character; his origins and nature have been debated time and time again. The real answer is that there is no real answer‚ and Arnold Friend is a character with a nature entirely up to the individual interpretation of any one reader. It can certainly be agreed
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In Joyce Carol Oates’s “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been‚” Arnold Friend‚ a conniving antagonist‚ charms a naive teenager named Connie into believing he will rescue her from her inattentive family. However‚ at the story’s climax‚ Connie fears for her life yet cannot resist Arnold’s temptations. Although details of Friend’s appearance‚ speech‚ and actions should warn Connie of his evil intentions‚ through Oates’s portrayal of Friend as a devil-figure‚ Connie is easily “conned” foreshadowing
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Describing a place The baroque castle is situated in a small village Moszna in a halfway between Krapkowice and Prudnik. The architectural construction came into being in the 17th century. Until 1900 the most remarkable part was built upon in the neo-gothic character. But also circa 1914‚ the neo-renaissance wing was attached. But what strikes me the most is that the edifice is surrounded by 200-hectare of mysterious park with its 300-year old oaks. What come first on your way are 4-metre high
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Teenagers have always had it harder than the rest of the age groups. Whether it is the frustration of having old-fashioned parents or the annoyance of being too young to experience nearly everything‚ the minds of those under eighteen become a never-ending fantasy of being an adult. The seemingly carefree lifestyle of older kids seems to be impossible to wait on. 15-year-old Connie is no exception to this way of thinking. In a hurry to grow up‚ Connie‚ in Joyce Carol Oates’ “Where Are You Going‚ Where
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<html><head></head><body><p>In a nation of democratic governance‚ the United States has unquestionably succeeded in its own development and potency since the establishment of the Constitution. The United States was founded in hopes of having a truly free‚ full functioning society. In order to achieve such a goal‚ the framers of this country drafted the Constitution brilliantly and attentively. With the creation of the three branches‚ Legislative‚ Executive‚ and Judicial‚ the Constitution also created
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Where have you Been Smooth Talking? In the short story Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been? By Joyce Carol Oates‚ the lifestyle of protagonist Connie is described. Connie was a typical 15-year-old. She was outgoing‚ fun‚ and social. She had the worst relationship with her mother and her relationship with her father was not explained because he was not home much. Connie’s main concern was boys; she would do anything to meet up with them. That is not always a good idea because you never know
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The protagonist of Joyce Carol Oates’s “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” is a vain and stubborn girl named Connie. Fifteen years old‚ she believes beauty is everything and is nothing short of rebellious‚ maintaining two different personas: one for at home with her family and one for going out with her friends. One night out with her girl friends‚ Connie spots a young man watching her. He promises to come get her. The next day‚ the man comes to Connie’s house‚ keeping his word‚ and spends
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ABSTRACT The global increase in detection of cyanobacteria and their metabolites has prompted greater emphasis in optimizing water treatment options for their effective removal. In particular‚ conventional coagulation and clarification processes have been shown to be effective in removing whole cyanobacterial cells‚ and consequently a majority of the metabolites. However‚ the resultant cyanobacterial-laden sludge is often not closely monitored in treatment plants. This study has shown that the
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held‚ I remember him as being gentle‚ maybe because it was daytime. Darkness always seems to make things seem more intimidating. I did not feel threatened after the initial meeting. I felt some type of soothing adrenaline rush‚ it was the most alive I have ever felt. It made me realize how small I really am compared to the rest of the world‚ but even being as small as I am‚ I can make a huge
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