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

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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 ...

... 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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