eyes of a person one can see their hidden 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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Water Pollution: What You Can’t See Can Hurt You By Kristie Brown Most people have the idea that American waterways are more polluted now than ever in the past‚ but in some ways‚ this just isn’t true. Prior to the passing of the Clean Water Act of 1972‚ point source pollution was actually much worse than it is today. This refers to the type of pollution that enters our rivers through direct drainage pipes‚ and the problem has been visibly decreased all over the country. This may seem like
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the main focus and intrigue lies with the killer rather than the victim. Once the focus is switched to the victim‚ we might see all sorts of different scenarios play out. Although Joyce Carol Oates’s‚ “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” was inspired by real life events and reports of a serial rapist murderer‚ it can also be read as a coming of age story in which we see the victim‚ Connie‚ mature and evolve tremendously from the beginning to the end of the story because of the situation she
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Connie in “Where are you going‚ Where have you been”‚ has a lot of underlying mental issues. Joyce Carol Oates created the perfect character to receive psychoanalytic criticism. The relationships Connie forms with her family‚ friends‚ and outsiders are all affected by Connie’s issues which come to consume her future. One of Connie’s biggest faults was the recognition of her beauty. She “knew she was pretty and that was everything” (Oates 1). This constant checking of herself in mirrors to make
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like one‚ I feel that hippies represent freedom‚ and freedom is what I have always strived for. When most people think of freedom‚ they think of the past and slavery. Although this is a big part of history‚ and should be looked at seriously‚ I don’t see it as anything relative to our society today. On the contrary‚ I think of freedom as the little things in life‚ such as being able to wear a certain clothing style‚ being able to go out on the weekends‚ and other things that teenagers my age complain
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BE YOUR SELF…!! You are known as man‚ perfect and best of all other creatures‚ blessed with reason and conscience. Therefore‚ much is expected of you as a member of society. While speaking to someone‚ mind that he/she is your audience. Therefore‚ speak sensibly and meaningfully. Similarly‚ while someone speaks to you be all ears and take the speaker as a most important person and let him / her feel that you are an attentive listener. When you take up something‚ do it mindfully and responsibly
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Fantasy versus Reality in Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been? Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been? by Joyce Carol Oates has a constant theme of reality and fantasy running parallel for 15 year old Connie. This short story begins with a description of Connie’s vain personality. The narrator describes her as pretty and self-centered (Oates 421). To emphasize her selfishness‚ Connie is contrasted with her sister‚ June‚ who is chubby‚ plain‚ and well-behaved. Connie’s mother always praises
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America Line -- all told‚ more than 50% of the North American cruise industry. And‚ in April 2003‚ Carnival beat out Royal Caribbean to acquire P&O Princess‚ adding yet another major cruise brand to its cruise dynasty. When all is said and done‚ Carnival Corp. will operate a combined fleet of 73 ships‚ with another 11 scheduled for delivery over the next few years. The Wal-Mart of cruising‚ Carnival specializes in colorful‚ jumbo-size resort ships that deliver plenty of bang for the buck. If you like
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Now you see me is an action film with a magical twist. The plotline involves four magicians‚ the four Horsemen‚ performing a series of heists through magic while trying to outwit the police and join the mysterious Eye. From the start of the film the aspect of magic is present even as the Four Horsemen are brought together‚ which I find effective and almost enchanting since it shows how magic can bring people together. Apart from magic‚ there
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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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