The short story by Joyce Carol Oates "Where are you going‚ Where have you been?" is one that has had many interpretations over there years‚ by many literary critics and readers alike‚ generating a vast list of themes and meanings to the story. Some have declared the story to be a "feminist allegory‚" while others argue that one of the main characters‚ Arnold‚ is a "savior" or "messiah figure‚" as popular figures during the 1960’s were to young girls like Connie‚ the main character. Though many
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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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stories “Where are you Going‚ Where Have You Been?” by Oates and “Castle Nowhere” by Woolson offer a strong basis for comparison and contrast in terms of canonical and non-canonical texts through characterization‚ genre/tone‚ setting‚ themes‚ and symbolism. While many of the obvious differences reside in concrete categories like setting‚ genre/tone‚ and characterization‚ there are alluring similarities in theme and symbolism that can allow the reader to conclude the canonization of “Where are you
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leverage to convince governments around the world to pay for patient medication. With such a large piece of their revenue being generated by these drugs‚ Genzyme has vested interest in ensuring this extremely profitable side of their business is positioned strongly in the global market. Thus‚ Genzyme has been able to generate revenue by increasing the willingness of their customers‚ mainly government agencies‚ to pay. Jim Gerahty‚ senior VP at Genzyme realizes that in the long term‚ government agencies
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largely how society views them. Influences that impact people into what or whom they will become‚ and how their presence is perceived‚ will shape them throughout his or her lifetime. Many are more conscious of their identity when put into situations where they stand out.
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a) As stated in section 61(1) of The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.The senior police officer present at the scene can decide if someone is trespassing on the land and take the relevant steps in asking them to leave. b) Section 61(1) of The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 states that if two or more persons are on the land and live there for any length of time they will be asked to leave by or on behalf of the
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National Average of Gas Prices 2000-2001 In the beginning of the summer‚ when most people drive to vacation spots throughout the United States‚ gas prices reached record highs. In June 2000‚ the national average was $1.68 per gallon and in some larger cities; the prices soared to $2.00 and more per gallon (Facts.com‚ 2005). Americans were furious not only because consumers were paying more at the pumps‚ but because rising fuel costs have triggered inflation. Americans realized that if
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For years‚ the Disney Theme Park Empire was built upon three crown jewels located in California‚ Florida‚ and Japan. Combining the familiar‚ family-friendly characters and images upon which the Disney reputation was built. With clean and well-operated theme parks helped Disney set new standards for efficient‚ friendly customer service in the theme park industry. Its parks became major international tourist attractions. However‚ when Euro Disney opened in Paris in 1992‚ the standard model of Disney
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their own persona. With this liberty‚ the 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
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eventually lose there innocence‚ it just depends on the choices they have made. In Joyce Carol Oates “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been.” She uses characterization and imagery to show how Connie is dealing with the loss of her innocence Oates characterization of Arnold Friend shows how Connie’s perspective of Arnold and his looks leads to the deception of who he really is. Connie was at home alone one day and a car pulled into her drive way that she didn’t know‚ and it
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