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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Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?

Connie's characterization is one that is complicated and not easily sympathetic. The two sided nature of her life, one in which she both wants to be recognized as an individual and be part of a...

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Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?

In “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Connie has an identity crisis. She is caught in between two worlds: her mother and her friends. She wants to be with her friends, but can’t because of...

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