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 think the claim actually begins
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Brian 1 Nick Brian Nkosi Ife Bandele Writing 101 March 12‚ 2014 Defending TV In her essay “Television addiction‚” Marie Winn considers TV to be very addictive. She compares watching TV to taking drugs. She also never mentions any of its benefits. Television is one of the most important inventions of our time‚ and it certainly had benefited mankind. Watching TV causes no chemical substance addiction. Still‚ Winn thinks that‚ the level of addiction from excessive television viewing is comparable
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The real world chooses to hide the wickedness of mankind‚ while the world of fiction chooses to highlight it. In the stories “The Overcoat” by Nikolai Gogol‚ “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez‚ and “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol Oates‚ especially highlight the time the horrible aspects of man. Each one highlighting the corruption of man in their own unique way. The social hierarchy is a key part to the wickedness of mankind. This is a major
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I have many reasons to explain my choice. First‚ I wish to come back my childhood to remember my happy and impartial time. After many competition in school‚ university and now‚ society I realize that childhood is the most beautiful time and place. I want to forget all stressfulness‚ competition and response in life. To do that‚ we need a place that has no noise‚ no boss‚ no business‚ no salary and so on. And only childhood give us peaceful‚ it reminds us your games with friends‚ our parents’ sacrifice
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Do you ever have fun when you are just plain bored? Well a person who believes in having fun when you are bored is James Veitch. Mr. Veitch believed that you shouldn’t let the problems in life prevent you from having fun in bored situation‚ stressful situations or if you’re just frustrated with yourself. I personally agree with Mr. Veitch analysis because I too try to have fun when I’m bored for example I walk funny in front of my parents just so I can make them look at me and laugh. I always do
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“Do what you can‚ with what you have‚ where you are‚” is a quote by Theodore Roosevelt. On October 27‚ 1858‚ a huge United States influence was born. Not only a leader‚ protector‚ vice president‚ governor‚ but a United States President. “Teedie” Roosevelt was born into a wealthy family in New York City‚ New York. He was born to the parents‚ Martha Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt. Martha worked as Socialite and Theodore as a Philanthropist. As young child‚ Teddy was very unhealthy‚ however‚ in teenage
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In “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” Connie is trying really hard to be an adult. Part of being an adult for her‚ involves having men be sexually attracted to her. However‚ there is just one problem. Connie is still a teenager‚ therefore she remains dependent on adults and her family. Despite the constraints of still being a child for all intents and purposes‚ Connie does her best to assert her independence and being adult. Connie actually works pretty hard on trying to show that she
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(a). Explain the Ethical teaching of the religion you have studied. In the Old Testament we find many laws which God gave to His people Israel. In the "Ten Commandments" which are found in Exodus‚ chapter 20‚ God commanded us to honour our parents‚ and to not murder‚ commit adultery‚ steal or lie‚ He also gave many other moral laws‚ one of which was‚ "You shall love your neighbour as yourself." (Leviticus 19:18). Jesus did not change any of these God-given laws‚ but he perfected them by explaining
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Battering Ram The battering ram was used for knocking doors and thin walls down. It consisted of banging a chopped tree against thin walls and door with the strength and force of 6-10 men. It was good because it was easy to transport because of the wheels at the bottom and it was more efficient than pickaxes. It was bad because it was generally made of wood which could catch fire easily. Catapult The catapult was a siege engine which was used to throw projectiles over walls. These projectiles
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Words‚ words‚ words. People simply think of them as that – just words. "Sticks and stones can break my bones‚ but words can never hurt me." One has probably heard of that famous line however those who have said that are mistaken. Words are not as harmless as some may think. Words can either hurt one badly or lift one’s spirits up. Constantly‚ words are there and continue to help us get through in life. Words generate expectations‚ possibilities‚ illustrations and impressions. Words help build relationships
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