People all over the world have all different cultures and beliefs‚ and what may be one’s person’s norm may be rare or insulting someone else’s culture. To avoid such misconceptions and conflicts‚ censorship of media such as books is put into place. Some books are completely banned in some areas‚ and many books are admonished for containing ‘controversial information.’ Many people are divided between the dilemma of whether or not censorship should be enforced. Some parents or religious followers wish
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Be Careful What You Wish For Anything that is too much is harmful. The main character in "Where are you going‚ Where have you been?" Connie‚ faces the end conclusion of her shallow ways when she is approached by evil in human form. She had an excess of self-confidence. This self-confidence leads to a false sense of security and bad reputation. Connie also had a large amount of bad choices. She would do her best to impress boys with her looks; eventually she impressed the wrong guy. This
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1. Why have you chosen to apply to the KCR? I have chosen to apply for “Kings Court Representatives” because I believe I have the qualities to join this council like cooperation‚ punctuality‚ sociable‚ reliability‚ responsibility‚ determination‚ motivation and forth coming. I am willing to work flexible hours like before a‚ during lunch and after school. I would love to organize administrative related events such as Awards Night‚ Parents Night‚ Grade Nine Orientation and Commencement. I also manage
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Where are you Going‚ Where have you been? Is a short story written by Joyce Carol Oates. The story involves a 15 year old girl named Connie that is rebelling against her mother’s whishes. Connie often rides with her friends to a shopping plaza to hang out and meet other people. One evening while she is out with her friends she leaves with a boy named Eddie. On the way to Eddie’s car she sees a stranger in a convertible that tells her “Gonna get you‚ baby”. Then one Sunday after missing church Connie’s
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“Where are you going‚ where have you been” by Joyce Carol Oates In the short story‚ “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been‚” author Joyce Carol Oates depicts the main character as a fifteen year old daydreamer. Her name is Connie‚ and she is obsessed with her appearance. Connie’s mother constantly teases her about looking in the mirror and always obsessing over her looks. Connie believes her mother does this because her own looks have faded. Connie has an older sister‚ June. June is constantly
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has been a few nights is really much longer. This puts a great set back in his journey. Odysseus does care a lot for his wife‚ Penelope‚ but he should have been thinking about her more while he was living in the lap of luxury with Circe. When he was relaxing‚ his wife was still back at Ithaca patiently awaiting his return. Odysseus should not have been so prideful and proud of the victory of turning his men back to humans from animals. Thinking he deserved to rest because of this great accomplishment
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Life has many obstacles and divorce has become one of those unfortunate trials‚ which I have been forced to overcome. Marriage is supposed to be sacred and last an eternity; however‚ circumstances occur and divorce triumphs. After fourteen years of marriage‚ it has come to an end for Jason and I. Marriage has its ups and downs‚ and for many years we just worked through the problems‚ mainly for the kids’ sake. Conversely‚ situations have occurred which has pushed the marriage to end‚ including rising
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themes of duality and reality vs. fantasy‚ Oats takes us on a journey through Connie’s transformation. Imagery and symbols throughout the story strengthen the main themes to show the contrast of Connie’s fantasies and reality. “Where are you going‚ where have you been.”‚ leaves us with the question can we handle such a change? Good and evil‚ yin and yang‚ the idea of everything and everyone having two opposite sides has been talked about by humans for centuries and that’s just what Oats is commenting
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Valley Forge: Would you have quit? At Valley Forge‚ the colonies were going to fight the British. The British had a strong Navy and the other the colonies were not strong because they did not have supplies some of did not even have food. In the winter of 1777-1778. At Valley Forge‚ the colonies’ soldiers were fighting the British. There were not enough supplies and the living conditions were bad. There was a lot of sickness and disease. The war was getting hard. What would you do if you were at Valley
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The story “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol Oates shows the reader the self-created illusion that the main character Connie has created in order to better understand herself. Connie’s reality is altered as she has this dream that has manifested due to her desire for attention from others. Throughout the story there are many occurrences that support the idea that the entire story is a dream that was made up by Connie’s subconscious. Throughout the story‚ Arnold mentions many
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