Anything in excess is harmful. The main character in "Where are you going, Where have you been?" Connie, had a surplus of self-confidence. This self-confidence leads to a false sense of security and a bad reputation. Connie also had an ample amount of bad choices. She would do her best to impress boys with her looks; eventually she impressed the wrong one. This short story by Joyce Carol Oates is a cautionary tale. We learn the most from stories when they have a bad ending. Through this story it is important for all girls to learn to be careful in the way they portray themselves, because the wrong attitude can lead you to the wrong person.
Connie was engulfed in the fact that she was beautiful. Most girls want to be attractive and noticed, but for Connie that was the only thing she had. I think that she based her confidence on her looks solely without factoring in things like personality or reputation. Since it was her