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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The dramatic irony of “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” conveys the tone of warning about temptation. Connie’s situation is that she does not feel appreciated at home and uses her looks and actions to get attention and appreciation from boys even if it is short-term. She is self-conscious about her looks and is constantly worried about how other people perceive her. Friend’s fantasy is that Connie will willingly go with him and be his “lover” (605) even before he officially met her. The
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Reading Borders reminded me of an experience I’ve had a short time ago. My parents invited some of our family friends and their children to dinner‚ and by no coincidence‚ they are all Chinese families. While the parents are socializing‚ we high school students talked about our lives. Soon I realized that I was looking at something that makes me curious: the ways children with multiple identities identify themselves. The friends I was talking to have significant differences in identifying themselves
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November 12 2013 Dying to Cross The book covers the immigrant tragedy of May‚ 2003‚ when a truck-trailer of at least 74 illegal immigrants due to how the truck was abandoned‚ the true number involved is unknown and will probably remain so was found near Victoria‚ Texas‚ bound for Houston 48 customers from Mexico‚ 16 from Honduras‚ 8 from El Salvador‚ 1 from Nicaragua‚ and at least 1 from the Dominican Republic. Nineteen people were dead. The story and images of the bodies piled one atop another
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Matt Merritt Professor Smith English 102 13 September 2012 Arnold Friend’s Identity in Joyce’s “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” In the story “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been‚” Joyce Oates portrays Connie as a beautiful young woman that is being coerced by a man‚ whom she doesn’t know‚ to come outside and go for a ride in his car. Who is this man that calls himself Arnold Friend? What does he represent? Looking at the things that Arnold Friend says and does will help to discover
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A good life is defined differently for everyone. Our parents‚ friends‚ and the media all comprise a vision that we see as the best way of experiencing our lives. This is different for every person‚ because nobody follows the exact same path in life‚ and events influencing someone’s existence are what eventually set the course for one‘s perception of a good‚ fulfilling‚ purposeful life. In the cases of some‚ a good life does not have to be complex. A modest life is often more fulfilling as a busy
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“Beyond borders: What it Means to be a Global Citizen” Summary and Response 1. Summary In “Beyond borders: What it Means to be a Global Citizen” the author Drew Noble Alexander explained the term “Global Citizen”. He emphasized the importance of such identity in the current world and discussed the needs and challenges a global citizen would face. The author begins with the claim that “we are all global citizens”‚ who are supposed to “revel in diversity” and to be contributive in facing the challenges
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Why has anti-social behaviour been a key concern of post-1997 governments and evaluate the initiatives that have been put forward to tackle the problem? Since 1997‚ the Labour party have increasingly emphasized the need to tackle the widespread problem of anti-social behaviour (ASB) with many legislations and a variety of initiatives to succeed this. This assignment will define the term anti-social behaviour and explore the rationale for making this a key concern‚ with the influence of Broken Windows
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RELATIONSHIPS HAVE BEEN CORUPTED BY DISTORTED VALUES? * Discrimination -discrimination exists and it is primarily between two groups. The valid’s‚ as they are called here‚ are the dominant group who oppress the group known as the invalids‚ which is the group consisting of the less privileged individuals. However‚ in this society‚ privileged and less privileged does not refer to the individuals in terms of wealth or power‚ but instead‚ in terms of genetics. Here‚ discrimination has been reduced down
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As a student‚ you should have several times applying for a scholarship. After having met all the requirements with difficulties‚ you might be asked to take an interview‚ which is‚ for most‚ the toughest mission to complete. These are some helpful tips you should bear in mind to have an auspicious interview. First‚ remember that preparation is inevitable. A careful one would equip you with full of confidence and relief. Find any necessary information to get a deeper understanding of the scholarship
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