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Questioning the last authors summary, March 5, 2006
This review is from: Joyce Carol Oates's "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?": A Study Guide from Gale's "Short Stories for Students" (Volume 01, Chapter 18) (Digital)
I just have a question, to the last reviewer, David...how do you KNOW that nothing bad happens to her and that in the end, she learns about the values of family, etc.
The last we hear, she knows that she has no defenses left, and steps out of the door. That her instincts are telling her she will never return.
That's IT. I heard there is a movie version, or some anaylsis that purports a good ending, but going strictly off the story, I don't see it.
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One of America's most contoversial stories, December 17, 2006
A Kid's Review
This review is from: Joyce Carol Oates's "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?": A Study Guide from Gale's "Short Stories for Students" (Volume 01, Chapter 18) (Digital)
Oates's "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" is, to the untrained reader, about a young, flirtatious girl named Connie who gets a visit from a boy she's never met before while her family is at a barbecue, as Connie fixes her hair at home. He offers Connie a ride, and after displaying great knowledge about Connie's personal life, saying that "her family won't be coming back for a while," Connie is persuaded, almost forced, to join him. The story ends.
But, there is a whole other side to this story. One thing will always represent another. Oates's clever use of symbolism really makes this story quite a challenge to dissect completely, even to a trained reader. A strongly feminist story, I recommend it.
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Creepy..., February 22, 2009
This review is from: Joyce Carol Oates's "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?": A Study Guide from Gale's "Short Stories for Students" (Volume 01, Chapter 18) (Digital)
"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" is one of the creepiest stories I've ever read. Originally read it in college, in two different English classes. Long story short- girl's home alone, strange evil boy comes to her door. Another reviewer said "fortunately, nothing happens to her...". SO not true- the girl leaves with what is possibly a demon.
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