very fortunate to have experienced doctors less than forty miles away. When I saw how incredibly caring and genuine the doctors were with both my dad‚ my family‚ and I‚ I realized that I wanted to serve the people in New Mexico with the same care that we received in our stressful situation. When an unexpected injury occurs‚ people rely on the comfort of knowing that the help of doctors is nearby. The people of New Mexico are truly diverse in a unique way and my experience with them has given me a heart
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Essay 3 As a child we often fantasize about finally obtaining freedom in adulthood‚ but often find the realities of adulthood shatter these childhood dreams. The journey between childhood and adulthood is frustrating and confusing‚ and in most adolescents‚ is filled with apprehension and anxiety. For the protagonist Connie‚ this distress is expressed in her dreamlike encounter with Arnold Friend. In the short story “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?‚” Joyce Carol Oates used the interaction
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Language of Terror When a person is put in an incredibly horrifying situation where the outcome is unpredictable many physical and emotional changes take place. Joyce Carol Oates’s story "Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?" places Connie‚ a typical teenager‚ in this situation. Throughout the story‚ occasionally using religious undertones‚ Connie’s language of a typical teenager gradually changes‚ from calm and somewhat curious to nervous and terrified. Early in the story on a
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In her essay‚ Where are you going‚ Where have you been‚ Joyce Carol Oates‚ underscores the importance of communication to develop her story. Both the presence and absence of communication are utilized in the evolution of Oates’ purpose. The author relates each of her subjects to archetypal characters in order to firmly cast them into a category. Through careful consideration of detail‚ Oates’ offers a particular understanding of Connie’s relationship with her parents and the world around Connie.
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What should you do if you suspect abuse. If a person does not tell you but you suspect that they are being abused‚ you need to tell your manager You may want to talk to the person before you contact the relevent authorities. If you do this‚ bring the subject up sensitively by letting the person know that you are concerned about them and want to support them. Listen to them without being impatient or critical of them or their actions. Letting them talk and share their concerns is very important
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Desiree Rielly Professor Guy Pollio 5 December 2012 English 101 What Shapes You? Often times‚ we rely on the world to we live in to shape us. From mass media‚ to magazines to commercials‚ we always find ourselves seeking the next best thing instead of what we already have. The way society shapes us develops each and every one of us because we are persuaded by such advertisements. Robert Scholes of “On Reading A Video Text”‚ and Shirley Jackson of “The Lottery”‚ show appropriate
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Innocence “Where Are You Going Where Have You Been?” presents many themes and symbols to the reader. One that jumped out at me while reading the story was the overall feeling of innocence. Joyce Carol Oates shows us innocence from the very beginning of the story to the end where Connie loses self-control and power. From the first paragraph of the story we learn that Connie is a young fifteen year old who longs for attention and acceptance. I was able to relate to the story better when I paused and
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In the future‚ when your children ask you what you have done in life that you feel must most of proud of. What will you answer be? In my life‚ I overcame many obstacles‚ achieved more success and had defeats. Up to now‚ I do not care about what I do best. Once‚ my children asked me what I have done in life that I feel must most of proud of‚ I recognized that I have not thought about it before. But I know some things that I never forget and I always feel proud of it because I did it well. That is
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The United States of America is a perfect example of cultural diversity. Starting with the Mayflower landing in Massachusetts Bay in 1620‚ to the Great Migration from 1915 to 1930‚ to the continual immigration into our country today this country has seen its culture grow and reshape itself over the years. The culture of the United States is diverse but understanding and appreciating various cultures does not always exist within today’s classroom or in today’s society. Understanding or even defining
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INTRODUCTION: “Where Are You Going Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol‚ showcases the inevitable effects of youthful exuberance in a teenage girl. The story is a compelling tale which unveils the vulnerability of Connie‚ a young teenage girl who could barely substantiate fantasy from reality. She prides herself as a pretty girl who understands the basic principles of life. Her encounter with Arnold Friend reveals her as someone who lacks the mental ability to make meaningful decisions and accurate
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