Joyce Carol Oates 'Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been'
There are circumstances in one's life that force us to advance our mentality. In Joyce Carol Oates'
"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been." Connie, a young teen is faced with a life changing experience, forcing her to transform from a young teen to a young adult. In John Updike's "A & P" Sammy chooses to put himself in a tight situation only to loose his job, trying to be heroic to three young girls and failed, as a result of his child-like decision. "Where Are
You Going, Where Have You Been" is an exceptional example of a coming-of-age story, unlike John Updikes
"A & P". Connie from Joyce Carol Oates "Where Are You Going,
Where Have You Been" is your typical young teen that lies to her parents in order to do what she
"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been." Connie, a young teen is faced with a life changing experience, forcing her to transform from a young teen to a young adult. In John Updike's "A & P" Sammy chooses to put himself in a tight situation only to loose his job, trying to be heroic to three young girls and failed, as a result of his child-like decision. "Where Are
You Going, Where Have You Been" is an exceptional example of a coming-of-age story, unlike John Updikes
"A & P". Connie from Joyce Carol Oates "Where Are You Going,
Where Have You Been" is your typical young teen that lies to her parents in order to do what she