many external and internal situations either influence the cognitive decision making complex of humans. In the short story‚ "Where are you going‚ where have you been?" by Joyce Carol Oates‚ reveals through the characterization of Connie and her settings the duality of human beings. Also‚ using symbols and patterns to strongly put emphasis on how the underdeveloped mind of adolescents make way for impressions and influences by the factors that surround them when trying to cope with developing their
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bullied or been bullied? Bullying behavior can occur for many reasons‚ some of which are TV violence‚ families in poverty‚ mis-teachings‚ lack of parent’s attention and also kids under bad influence. Teens often begin bullying because they want to control those who are weaker than they are. Bullying gives you people an identity‚ they become well known in school‚ they want to be popular no matter what is the reason for. Bullying makes them feel powerful. It gives attention to the young people who are
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Have you every had a dog as a pet? Dogs have changed over time. 35‚000 years ago‚ they were wolves that attacked humans. They got to know humans and they started to help people. They made them do the hard work that people could not do. Over time they started to become smaller and humans started to care about them more. Dogs are a mans best friend. The relationship between dogs and humans has changed over time. 35‚000 years ago‚ there was wolves and humans. Humans regarded wolves as threats
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Going‚ Where Have You Been?” In “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?‚” Joyce Oates constitutes the use of allegories to create a sense of suspense in the story. The story depicts the way society was in the 1960s. In this time period‚ there were a lot of controversies that cause a lot of frustration. Many stories written during the 1960s involved a lot of the same things that are in this coming-of-age story. The issues incorporated into “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” were common
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How People Got Here By: C Crawley Have you ever wanted to know how people got here. I think that they crossed on the Bering strait. But thats not the only thing you’ll learn. First you will learn how they got here. Second I’ll tell you why they came here. Then you will learn where did they come from. Imagine going through what they did. How did they get here? Most scientists think that they crossed the Bering sea. Because when they came over 12‚000 years ago‚ it was
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I now have the opportunity to eat lunch with two female students. This is because one of these students is unable to eat in the cafeteria. She is able to bring a friend and play games which is nice. I enjoy this time. They usually start eating and playing their game without me because I have recess duty. As soon as I walk in they always say something like “You were gone do long! Or it’s about time you got here!” This lets me know that they enjoy my company and talking with me. However the very first
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Wrong Impressions The short story‚ “Where Are You going‚ Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol Oates explains how a young girl was struggling to find herself. Oates writes about a girl named Connie who was 16 years old and was lost in a world of fantasy. Connie had a split personality/image while at home and when she was out with her friends. Living in a world of fantasy‚ Connie would ignore her family by tuning them out and being distant. Connie would constantly be in front of the mirror admiring
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Weinberger’s article makes many interesting points about the character of Arnold Friend in “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been”- the main idea being that Arnold represents Connie’s “other self”. According to the article‚ this can be observed in how Connie and Arnold are opposites in both appearance and behavior‚ and Arnold’s purpose is to induct Connie into adulthood. I disagree with the idea that Arnold is Connie. While the article gathered a lot of good evidence to support this claim‚ I
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seem to think of any danger that might arise from the car. Any aware person would lock the door and have the phone ready to call the police but not this girl. This girl is easily lured into a trap and taken away from everything she loved. This girl is the protagonist‚ Connie‚ from Joyce Carol Oates short story “Where are you going‚ Where have you been.” Rather than heed the gut feeling most readers have at this moment in the story‚ Connie ignorantly emerges from her house and engages the stranger‚ Arnold
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Computers are great‚ don’t get me wrong. They are wonderful tools that help many simplify their life‚ get more information‚ and in the end‚ hopefully make better‚ more informed decisions. These better informed decisions hopefully lead to better lives (for people) or better revenues and increased profits (for companies). But computers are not always the right choice‚ even when they appear to provide a solution to an existing problem. As a tool‚ a computer is a useful aid. It has helped architects and engineers
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