Evil has existed in the world since time began. While it is inherent in everyone‚ some find enjoyment in its effects while others simply cannot find the means to break free from it. In Joyce Carol Oates‚ “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” evil reveals itself as Arnold Friend‚ a character consumed by wicked thoughts and desires. Arnold pursues a young girl and convinces her through slick conversation and frightening insinuations that there is no other option than to surrender to him‚ thus
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Alcantar Prof. Gurfield English 102 5/ 20/ 14 What Motivated Joyce Carol Oates to Become a Gothic Writer? It is common in many gothic writers to have a dark past‚ using their writing as an outlet for coming to terms with their experiences. One of the most notable contributors to American gothic literature is Joyce Carol Oates. She lived a happy childhood in a small farming community‚ and attended the Catholic Church with her family. Oates has shown exemplary talent in writing even before she learned
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identity of an individual isn’t limited to one set of characteristics as 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
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There are many notorious characters in literature‚ all with their own menacing qualities and depraved actions. None‚ however‚ have struck such a devastatingly creepy chord as Arnold Friend of Joyce Carol Oates "Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?" Seducer of young girls and embodiment of Lucifer‚ Arnold Friend is anything but a friend. Arnold Friend is presented through both actions and appearances‚ and these combine to diminish his likeability‚ while adding to his devilish persona. Although
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Cited: Benedict‚ Pinckney. “Mercy” The Ecco Anthology of Contemporary American Short Fiction. Joyce Carol Oates and Christopher R. Beha. New York‚ New York: Harper Collins‚ 2008. Print. 119-131.
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Jodelis Diaz Joyce Carol Oates is a very distinguished American writer but is known worldwide. She has produced novels‚ plays‚ short stories‚ and poetry. Oates is known for dark stories‚ brutality that her characters endure‚ and how she puts her personal life into these stories. Four sources that I have provided show how her stories connect with her life and why they are so dark. My first source‚ “The ‘I‚’ Which doesn’t Exist‚ is Everything” written by Jonne V. Creighton gives in depth information
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In the story “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been” by Joyce Oates‚ the audience explores the story of Connie‚ a normal teenage girl‚ who meets Arnold Friend‚ a seemingly harmless character at first‚ but we later come to find out that he has been stalking her and Arnold
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Literary Analysis of Two Texts Renita Redding Instructor: Irene Robles-Huerta ENG 125 March 21‚ 2015 The short story‚ “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been”‚ by Joyce Oates‚ (1966)‚ and the poem‚ “What it’s Like to Be a Black Girl”‚ by Patricia Smith‚ (1991)‚ are both about the coming of age of young girls and the conflicts that they encounter. The two pieces explore issues that most young girls have with their bodies and others during their puberty years. The literary elements that will be
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Music in “Where Are You Going Where Have You Been?” In the story‚ repetition and strands of music take on a role of a character for Connie‚ offering a safe haven for a troubled girl. Throughout the story “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have you Been?”‚ Oates uses the element of strands and repetition of music to create a safe haven for Connie in which she can escape. The theme from a 1950’s song “It’s all Over Now‚ Baby Blue.” By Bob Dylan connects to the theme of escaping from “Where Are You Going? Where
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Joyce Carol Oates uses powerful imagery in the short story‚ such as the idea of love‚ dishonest smile‚ and Connie’s dissociative state. In the idea of love‚ she uses vivid language to explain Connie’s daydream. The actual desires where not yet tied to concrete the acts or a specific man. Connie’s is being attracted to the idea of love and sex confusing fantasy and reality. The author helps the reader to visualize on how girl’s discrete experiences fading into a deeper impulse. Connie being in the
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