In “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Joyce Carol Oates illustrates an adolescent 15 years old girl called Connie. A typical teenager who thinks she has the world in her hands, converting this girl in the perfect prospect for a murder. Critic Clifford J. Kurkowski finds this a “significant issue in literary criticism because it questions Connie’s values and morals, and the author’s intent.” It was easy for these girls to be a victim of a forced sexual encounter or a violation because they
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ANA PAULA RAPOSO Women we know: a biographical critical analysis on Unless by Carol Shields Belo Horizonte 2013 Sumário Introduction 3 Men and Women 4 Writers and Readers 7 Goodness 9 Mothers and Children 10 Referências 13 Women we know: a biographical critical analysis on Unless by Carol Shields Introduction Unless is the last novel written by Carol Shields, before she passed away of breast cancer in 2003. The novel is structured in a first
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William Faulkner’s captivating story “A Rose for Emily” is a shining example of gothic literature. Faulkner expresses sadness for the love that is not returned, and a drive that Miss Emily Grierson uses to get what she wishes for. He adapts a gloomy and mysterious tone in order to compare Miss Emily’s rejection to young adults today. Faulkner opens his story by expressing the amount of respect that is shown at Miss Emily’s funeral. It is said that the entire town attended this event, but also that
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A Close Reading of William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” portrays itself as sort of a gothic sort of story. The elements of a gothic novel are meant to fashion a sense of trepidation, obscurity and unknown, which are vital in creating compelling stories. It has its fill of suspense and madness throughout its entirety, resulting in fastidious conventions in its type of writing structure, characterization, point of view, theme, and setting. Gothic novels are also
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According to Greg Johnson Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? is a feminist allegory. I do not know if I agree or disagree with this perspective. I do not think Oates intended for the story to be a feminist allegory in any sense, but I do see why Johnson thinks that way. Connie definitely surrenders her autonomous self to Arnold’s desire and domination in the end, but that does not mean that during the whole story Connie was kissing the ground Arnold walked on. I strongly disagree that part
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“The River” By Flannery O’Conner Analysis The Bible has and always will have the uncanny ability to express meanings and truths in personal and powerful ways. Magnificent stories that carry themes and lessons that are seen by some, but lost to others. In the short story “The River” by Mary Flannery O’Conner a similar approach was used. O’Conner uses the powerful symbolism and brilliant metaphor of The River to craft a story that dives deeply into the themes of Faith and Salvation that express
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man who will not take no for an answer. Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been includes a variety of symbols; Connie, music, and Arnold’s car. There are also a few themes within this story; beauty can be a curse, and the desire for independence. Oates begins the story by giving us a glimpse of Connie admiring herself, fixing herself up with hairspray, and being fulfilled of daydreams. Connie’s mother criticizes and scolds her for the way she looks and the cockiness she withholds. Connie is always
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“You Leave Them” by Mona Simpson is about a young girl’s trip to California with her mother. Upon arriving in Los Angeles, her mother embarrasses her by having them clean up in a bathroom and hand wash their car before proceeding to a luxury hotel. She questions the affordability of the hotel, but her concerns are briefly dismissed by her mother who sees it as her sole concern. However, the mother later becomes aggravated when her daughter orders an expensive meal. Looking back on the trip, the daughter
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Mark Twain, The Five Boons of Life 1902 1. Describe your initial thoughts and/or feelings about the work. Although the ending was not a “happy” one, I think this short story highlights the preciousness of life because death is absolute. The gifts also seemed to be aligned with the common view of maturing, and what is desired at specific stages. (Twain, 1902) 2. Describe in detail at least one aspect of the work that most interests you. Each new gift was a reaction to the one before it, everything
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Artificial Actions generated by Pity and Pride. Putting on a front for so long can cause an individual to become unrealistic. In the short story "A Rose for Emily", written by william Faulkner, that characteristic can be seen in Miss Emily Grierson. She is well-known in her home town; as a result, the entire town attended her funeral. Throughout her life, she gains more pity from her neighbors than respect. Her life has had many circumstances of sorrow, but her arrogance attitude in situations
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