before and he faced the dangerous crossing of the Atlantic. He had specific reasons for his motivation‚ he accomplished much and he dealt with those who doubted him in several ways. Generally scholars will say that the explorers of the new world were motivated by “God‚ Gold‚ and Glory.” Columbus himself wanted to get rich and prove that he was correct in regards to his views on world geography. The main way he was trying to get rich was by locating a faster route to the spice islands located in Asia. This
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Do not knock on the devil’s door‚ for he is bound to answer. Unfortunately this is exactly what happens to Connie‚ the main character in the short-story‚ “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” written by Joyce Carol Oates. In the story‚ fifteen year old Connie is like any other teenage girl. She is vain‚ unkind to her parents‚ and desperate to grow up. Connie makes rebellious decisions such as sneaking across the highway to a drive-in restaurant for older kids‚ experimenting with sex‚ and lying
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Joyce Carol Oates captured more than just the reader when she wrote the story‚ “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been.” Oates recreates an event that took place in the mid-1960s‚ where a grown man‚ who had shaggy black hair and a boyish charm‚ would lure teenage girls into his car‚ rape and murder them‚ and then bury their bodies in the desert. The fate of the main character in “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been” lies between Oates’s wavering suspense. From the beginning Oates shows the reader
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American imperialism was motivated by four main factors: economic‚ political‚ geographic‚ and cultural. The economic factors were desires to find new markets for trade. By extending colonial power throughout the world‚ the US would have new trading partners and markets. In addition‚ the US would be closer to new markets; when the US became a colonial power in the Philippines‚ it opened up trade with East Asia. Politically‚ imperialism was able spreading nationalism/patriotism. It would be a
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to distress humans both with physical sickness and with spiritual corruption is inexplicable. However‚ the idea of a man with such power and knowledge has been used in stories and films alike. In Joyce Carol Oates’ short story‚ "Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?" Oates depicts Arnold Friend as the Devil; we can see this through his physical description‚ strange seduction‚ and his supernatural knowledge of Connie. The bodily features of Arnold Friend suggest he is the devil in disguise. During
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Comparison of Smooth Talk to “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” Joyce Carol Oakes’s short story‚ “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” was written in 1966 and twenty years later was made into a movie entitled Smooth Talk‚ winner of the 1985 U.S. Film Festival for best dramatic picture. The writing by Oates is loosely based on a true story described as “the tale of Charles Schmid‚ a twenty-three-year-old who cruises teenage hangouts‚ picking up girls for rides in his gold convertible”
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Where are you going‚ Where have you been? This is a horrifying and haunting story that shows a girl who resulted in an awful situation. She rejects the role of being a daughter‚ sister‚ and a nice girl to refine her sexual personality. She has an obsession with her looks‚ loves to hang out with her friends and flirts with boys older than her. This award directly goes to Connie which is the main character of the book called‚ “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol. Connie is
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Went Back To School Robyn Curry ENG 121 Kathy Graham August 30‚ 2012 Everyone has to work for a living. The choice is yours whether or not you enjoy it. I am fortunate that I enjoy my career field; I just don’t love the monetary benefits. This‚ among many other reasons‚ is why I decided to go back to school. Obtaining a job that pays better‚ showing my kids how important having an education is‚ and challenging myself to make a better life for my family are the reasons why I went back to
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emotions and attitudes and thoughts” (Schwartz). Also when the author makes a point to mention in detail items that have reflective surfaces they are inferring that there is a deeper meaning behind the reflection. In the short story “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” by Joyce
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Darryl Vick J. Davis Eng. 090. 4202 24 October 2012 Reasons for Going Back to School There are several reasons for going back to school. I would like to further my education. Job layoffs is another reason for going back to school. I would also like to earn my degree in computer engineering. I would like to advance in my career skills. My objective would be to do different things. I would like to make a decent salary and have added job security. Being able to provide more for my family would
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