Where Are You Going Where Have You Been - in-depth look at Connie and why she was swayed by Arnold Friend

  • Date: January 08, 2004
  • Level: High School, 10th grade
  • Grade: A
  • Length: 2 pages (569 words)
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    connie, joyce carol oates, dark blond hair, pretty young girl, charm bracelets, teenage girl,  ...teenage girls, thin wrists, going where have you been, typical role, emotional side, physical characteristics, brown eyes, old girl, she knew
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"...She knew she was pretty and that was everything." Connie, the main character of the story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?", had based her life around this concept. Connie fit into the stereo typical role of a teenage girl, like most of them do. She was completely focused on her looks and receiving the attention of he attractive, older boys. Throughout the story, the reader gets a chance to not only see Connie's physical and social sides, but her emotional side as well. Connie's physical characteristics are that of a normal fifteen year old girl. She was described as having long, dark, blond hair that she wore "...part pulled up on her had ...

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... far as her father was concerned, Connie practically had no male role model because he was always at work. When Connie had time to relax, "...her mind was filled with trashy daydreams." She didn't understand the meaning of love or the feelings that were experienced when in love. During the encounter with Arnold Friend, Connie's emotions changed dramatically. When Connie first met Arnold Friend she had no idea what she was about to get into. Soon after she realized what the intent of his visit was, she "...felt a wave of dizziness rise in her...." Connie had become overwhelmed with feelings of nervousness and nausea. She was consumed

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ccmustangs2001

09 January, 2004 23:55:39

"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"

Well written, it has a great flow making it easy to read. Good job.

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