Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?

Analysis

• This story can be looked at from a psychological critism. In the end, the Arnold ends up getting Connie to come outside without even forcing her. He plays mind games with her in which she choices her destiny. She decides to go off with him without phsycally forcing her in order to do so. This story is also a lot like today's society. Connie acts like someone way different when she is in her house, but when she is at the mall, she becomes more slutty and flirty. I don't think her parents have any idea what she is like outside of the house. Connie lives off vanity, so when boys are responding to her flirtiness, it boosts her self esteem. She believes looks are everything to her. I think Connie has some insecurities, so that is why I think she acts the way she does.

Abstract

• Connie is a fifteen year old girl. Her parents were always in favor of her sister June, so Connie has a self esteem issue. She is an innocent little girl when she is at her house, but when she is out with her friends, she becomes very different. She was more flirty towards boys, and even is taken to their cars to have sex. One sunday, Connie gets up and takes a shower. Her family goes to a barbecue, but she decides not to go. After awhile of being alone, a car pulls up her drive way. It is Arnold Friend, and his friend, Ellie. He begins to yell at Connie giving her compliments and insisting she comes in his car for a ride. He is being kind to her even though she keeps denying to get in the car with him. Connie becomes instantely freaked out by him, so she threatens to call the police. He says if she picks up the phone she will come get her. He is getting closer to the house as he continues to persuaded her. He also mentions if she doesn't come with him then he will kill her family. She freaks out and picks up the phone, but Arnold doesn't do anything. She doesn't call anyone, and actually she begins to head out with Arnold.