The story “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been” is essentially about a young woman’s strive for independence‚ which eventually leads to conflict. Girls today appear as mature women and in addition‚ are put into adult situations sometimes unwillingly. Oates portrays a social issue that relates to this current society by using symbolism and characterization while taking the reader on a journey throughout the thoughts and feelings of a teenage girl. There are two main symbols the author uses
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5-Year Plan 1/2. The degree I am seeking out and interested in is a degree in mechanical engineering. I am interested in this degree because I love mechanics and working with my hands. Mechanical engineers analyze problems‚ design mechanical devices to help with these problems‚ develop a prototype of the device and test it‚ and oversee the manufacturing of the device. I want to be in this field because of what they do‚ I want to build and work on machines. I would like to take the mechanical engineering
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Fiction Analysis Where are you going‚ Where have you been? The story is based in 1960s American suburbs and is told through the eyes of a teenager named Connie. The theme of the story revolves around Connie and her feelings as it is basically told through the eyes of a teenager. The reader is first introduced to the main character Connie and the theme of innocence is established. The first parts of the essay tell us how Connie does not get along with her mother or her sister. It is shown in some
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Weinberger’s article makes 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
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It was more to a vision than a dream when I imagine myself in 2026‚ but within an instant I am blown away. I discover that I am the new legend in the genetic research field in the United States‚ not only that but a mother too. Consequently‚ I see an extraordinary day of my future sought life‚ a casual day yet inscribed within history: the day I discover the AIDS cure. Suddenly‚ a river of emotions erupts through my veins but I know it’s everything I want in my future and everything I want the
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In three to five years from today‚ as a hard worker‚ I have many goals set for myself for my near future. I know that by striving for what I want and believing I can do it that I will be where I truly want to be. I definitely will be going to college‚ a large one where I can meet new people to be with along the way. The business and financing majors seem to interest me the most from past experience‚ so I can definitely see myself making a career of it someday. In five years‚ I see myself recieving
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My Five Year Plan Professonal: Right know as I write this paper I am not in the best point in my life the best part of this though is that I am going to school to further my education. At this point and time I am attending I.O.T in full ride to become a professional medical assistant and get further in my life. In five years I see my self with everything I could ever want let. Me start with my nursing career‚ I plan to graduate I.O.T and start working: while still working I plan to go to school
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The Parent-Child relationship in Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been‚ written by Joyce Carol Oates and in In the Gloaming‚ written by Alice Elliott Dark are two different demonstrations of relationships that parents and children have with one another. In Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been the Parent-Child Relationship was strained and distant in In the Gloaming‚ the Parent-Child Relationship was close and open. In Where Have You Been‚ Where Are You Going? Connie and her mother were
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In Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been Joyce Carol Oates uses compelling themes to convey real life issues to the readers. She also exploits many references to well know fairytales through symbols and motifs. This short story shares the theme of good versus evil to the fairytales Cinderella‚ Rapunzel and Snow White. The theme of evil is first expressed through Connie’s and Cinderella’s afflictions with their sisters that shape the essence of sibling rivalry. Like Cinderella‚ Connie’s sister
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HOW TO BE YOURSELF 1. Find yourself and define yourself on your terms Yet‚ you can’t be yourself if you don’t know‚ understand yourself first. It should be your primary goal to find this out. Find the time to dwell upon what you value and take time to consider what makes up the essence of who you are. As part of this‚ contemplate your life and choices. Try to think about what kinds of things you would or wouldn’t like to do‚ and act accordingly;
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