“There is a contest old as Eden‚ which still goes on - the conflict between right and wrong‚ between error and truth. In this conflict every human being has a part. ” Matthew Simpson. I myself was faced with this conflict last June. On that dreaded day‚ I felt as if my conscience had manifested in the form of an angel and a demon on either sides of my shoulder. The temptations were so strong‚ I didn’t know if I could resist! “To cheat or not to cheat?” This was the question which resounded through
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the professional language‚ shortcuts used or terminology)‚ or even an apology. To avoid misunderstandings in dealing with children‚ staff should always make sure that they have been understood and that the child understands the message transmitted (e.g. ask additional questions‚ repetition of messages‚ use of additional materials such as images‚ books‚ etc.‚ select the right environment such as a quiet corner‚ change the tone of the voice‚ gestures‚ eye contact‚ same body level with the
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The decline of the societal and cultural values during 1960s can be seen through Joyce Carol Oates’‚ “Where are you going‚ Where have you been?” The story‚ which narrates the fatal destiny of fifteen year old Connie‚ shows the rise of a pop-culture/music guided society‚ it also shows the rise of the sexual revolution and the disregard for women‚ and the negligence of parents at the time. In the story the devil is represented by ARNOLD FRIEND‚ who at the end of the story seduces Connie into her own
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your screen with horror story after gruesome tale on the inhumane actions of scientists towards animals in the name of ‘research’. Animal rights activists are quick to fight for the end of these appalling incidents and heinous actions. The immediate reaction is to abolish‚ or at least substantially curtail‚ researchers ability to do testing involving animals. Abuse of this ability is actually a minority‚ but only extreme stories and drastic accounts catch on in the news. This one-sided perspective of
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In the short story Where Are you Going Where Have You been‚the main character Connie is very promiscuous and struggles with finding herself. Joyce Carol Oates takes the reader on a journey of teen rebellion turned tragic and uses Connie to show that becoming independent is not easy. Throughout the story you can interpret that Connie felt vulnerable and neglected by her family and friends. Her mother always talked about how she should be more like her older sister‚ Jane “she was so plain and chunky
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Teenagers in general are often stereotyped into one general category: unruly‚ uncaring‚ and self-absorbed. In the short story “Where are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” Joyce Carol Oates plays on this stereotype. She uses imagery and point of view to direct the reader’s attention to the teenage girl psyche‚ selfish‚ whimsical‚ and longing for attention and affection‚ and how this stereotypical psyche can be distorted and controlled. The protagonist of the story‚ Connie‚ is a vain‚ “typical”
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As humans‚ we tend to suffer from some sort of flaw in our character that cripples us from being able to have a successful life‚ this flaw could lead people to make disastrous decisions that can 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
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When a family has an abusive member‚ it does not just affect that person who is being abused‚ it hurts the children as well. The children‚ along with the person who is being abused could and would have a hard time forgetting the event since it was so traumatizing. As a result of the male children seeing the abuse‚ “ Boys who witness domestic violence in their own home are three times likely to become batters” ( “Capital Area 24 Hour”). The new generation will think that the way they are supposed
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of adolescents and adults have been exposed to self- harm. We have come to realize self-harm as a growing issue‚ yet fail to see the signs; even though there are signs to help us‚ help others. Various people fail to realize that self-harm can reach many places in the world‚ places such as prisons‚ hospitals and schools. With statistics raising in numbers in the self-harm reports it leaves many asking questions like: Why does one self-harm? Who self-harms? How? Self-harm in incarcerations facilities
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In Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been Joyce Carol Oates uses compelling themes to convey real life issues to the readers. She also exploits many references to well know fairytales through symbols and motifs. This short story shares the theme of good versus evil to the fairytales Cinderella‚ Rapunzel and Snow White. The theme of evil is first expressed through Connie’s and Cinderella’s afflictions with their sisters that shape the essence of sibling rivalry. Like Cinderella‚ Connie’s sister
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