illustration of a young girl, Connie, reflected in the sunglasses of a man, Arnold Friend

Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?

by Joyce Carol Oates

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What do the numbers 33, 19, and 17 signify in "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"?

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Did Connie die in "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"

Analyze the character of Connie in Joyce Carol Oates' "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"

What are the external and internal conflicts in "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been"?

What does Arnold's drawing of an X symbolize in 'Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?'?

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How does Arnold Friend know so much about Connie?

Why does Arnold mention Connie's blue eyes?

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In Oates's "Where are you going? Where have you been?", how does your attitude towards Connie evolve? What cues about time and place are given, and what is their significance? How does Arnold Friend's familiarity affect your understanding of his character?

What is the mood of Joyce Carol Oates' “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”

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What does Arnold Friend's car symbolize in "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" and what could be the next number in the series painted on it?

What irony exists in Connie's decision to go with Arnold, and is it a heroic act?

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Why is Connie's sister June in the story and how does her character highlight Connie's?

In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?", how does Connie's home life and lack of a male role model contribute to her alienation?

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What does Arnold Friend symbolize in "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"

What do the kitchen and Arnold's car symbolize, and what happened to Connie?

Is Connie a typical teenager of her time and place in Joyce Carol Oates's "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"

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What are the differences between the film and the story, "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"

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How does Connie's attitude about her beauty change throughout the story and does it affect the plot?

Why does Connie leave with Arnold Friend?

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How does the story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" end? Would you have ended it differently?

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What is the central conflict in Joyce Carol Oates' "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" and how does it evolve and resolve?

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Is "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" considered Feminist Literature?

What was Oates' purpose in writing "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"