Arnold's Friend Character Analysis

Arnold persistent behavior of convincing Connie to come with him was in the manner of physical and psychological threats. Arnold psychological threats was towards Connie’s family by telling Connie about her family’s where about. Arnold said, “Sitting around. There’s your sister in a blue dress, huh? And high heels” (Oates 10). The statement that Arnold made proves that his threats are real and Connie’s family is not safe. Arnold’s strategy to persuade Connie into leaving with him was psychology fear and physical exhaustion. Connie became worn down by Arnold’s threat of harming her family, his claims on setting the house on fire, overall the fear of losing everything. Once Connie became filled of fear for her family, she gave into Arnold. If