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Resolved Question: Creepy and Unsettling short stories?

I am looking for stories kind of like Joyce Carol Oates, 'Where are you going, Where have you been'. Something really unsettling and strange. I need a story so creepy and disturbing, I will be on edge for a week, unable to sleep without a light on. I have been reading the stories on the IMdB threads for horror movies about people's own scary experiences and it's really put me in the mood for something to terrify me. more

Voting Question: Alright, someone out there has to know the answer to this ridiculous question about a Hall & Oates video?

I can remember Daryl Hall dancing around, as he did in every video, but in this one he was wearing tight black pants, probably leather, and a baggy white shirt, maybe a big t-shirt? I know it's not much to go off of but for some reason this is one of those things where if you can't think of it it just drives you nuts. I've checked you tube but that takes so long. Anyone remember back that far?Actually he wore a suit in almost every video, and nope I have no idea of the lyrics. I could have sworn it was "out of touch" but he wore a ridiculous leopard print suit in that.Wow "one on one" actually starts with him wearing almost exactly what I described -- thanks for trying! But no, he barely danced in that at all and the one I'm thinking of was more upbeat. Oh well I probably dreamed it :) more

Resolved Question: Where are you going, where have you been? Question?

In "Where are you going, where have you been?" by Joyce Carol Oates, what do the numbers 33, 19, and 17 represent? more

Resolved Question: any other stories like this?

i'm in love with joyce carol oates "where are you going, where have you been?" short story. i have read and analyzed it numerous times. i was wondering if there were any short stories, books, or poems with a similar theme. if you haven't read it, it's a bout a 15 year old girl named Connie who is promiscuous and two older men show up at her house one day and talk her into coming out and going with them. it truly is a great short story and you should check it out if you haven't already. any who, any short stories, poems or novels with this theme? more

Resolved Question: How could a person make you feel completely helpless?

Sorry about the length, but I'm actually making my original question shorter...Y!A doesn't tell you there is a limit for the question details... (Most was just ranting that real Gothics do not fit the stupid stereotypes and certainly are not those annoying teenagers who wear dark hoodies with hair over their faces who call themselves "Goths" and "Satanists" just to scare their parents. Most Gothics are even Satanists! >.<) I'm writing a Gothic psychological/fantasy/romance story, and I need the protagonists to be completely helpless. Anything could help spark an idea, but it would be great if it fits to the storyline... An introverted psychic boy (the hero) is cast out from his adoptive family, and he moves to a old, creepy town and meets the ghost of a murder victim that has been appearing in his nightmares. She wants him to expose her killer, who is still alive and holding her soul captive, but she can only give vague details. It's later revealed that her family ditched her to take in the hero. After that she went to live with a female friend whose psychic brother (the villain) who frequently visited became obsessed with the heroine and murders her so that she could never get away. …And I don’t know the ending yet… T_T Although the ingénue heroine wears Gothic clothing, Gothic literature does not necessarily need to include Gothic fashion. This kind of literature usually includes a creepy setting, a powerful villain, and powerless heroes. And anything taboo! Good examples would be Dracula, Shutter Island, The Phantom of the Opera, Interview with the Vampire, and anything by Edgar Allan Poe. My villain is influenced by Arnold Friend from Joyce Carol Oates’ short story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” because they both act so normal and charming at first but start to get more evil and threatening. (If you can, please read his character description on SparkNotes.) Thank you for your time! ^_~ Not for your trolling! >_< more

Resolved Question: What is the worst thing that could ever happen to a person?

Sorry about the length, but I’ll try to keep you entertained. But I’m NOT sorry about the long rant at the end…It’s about atrocious discrimination that few people even notice. It’s something that needs to be heard. Anyway… I'm writing a Gothic psychological/fantasy/romance story, but I'm not quite sure how the plot should progress. So whenever plagued writers-block, the writer needs to find the worst (but fitting) thing that could ever happen to the protagonists and use it to create conflict (a.k.a. torture the characters :P). Please give me suggestions! AND DON’T YOU DARE TROLL ME!! >.< Summary: A kind but introverted psychic boy (the hero), who has been having nightmares of a girl (the heroine) being murdered for years but can only see the girl not the murderer, is cast out from his adoptive family, and he moves to a older, creepy town, with a disturbingly high infant mortality rate (later revealed that the villain is very sadistic so he does that to make the heroine feel like it’s her fault.) He meets the ghost of the victim in his nightmares. She wants him to expose her killer’s identity but can only give vague details like “I thought he was my friend.” (He originally thought she was a ghost from long ago because of her old-fashioned clothes until she says that the murderer is still alive and holding her captive. It turns out that a little after she turned eighteen, her family ditched her to take in the hero. After that she went to live with a female friend. The friend’s psychic brother (the villain) who frequently and increasingly visited became obsessed with the heroine and murders her so that she could never get away. …And I don’t know the ending yet… About Gothic literature… Although my story has a kind and pure ingénue character (the heroine) who wears Gothic clothing, Gothic literature does not necessarily need to include Gothic fashion. It often has horror characteristics, such as vampires, but it is not always a “horror” story. And just because Twilight has vampires, it is not technically “Gothic.” This kind of literature tends to take place in a creepy, mysterious setting, the heroes/victims are powerless against the powerful, tyrannical, often supernatural villain, and just about anything taboo fits in nicely. Ah, and damsels in distress… A few good examples would be Dracula, Shutter Island, The Phantom of the Opera, Interview with the Vampire, and anything by Edgar Allan Poe. My story’s setting is very similar to the manga “Le Portrait de Petit Cossette,” because of the girl being killed and trapped by the villain. (I rarely read manga and never ever watch anime, so don’t call me a nerd!) The villain in the story is influenced by the character Arnold Friend from Joyce Carol Oates’ Gothic short story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” A story I highly recommend! My villain is similar to Arnold Friend, because he acts so nice and charming but starts to get more evil and threatening. From "I wanta introduce myself, I'm Arnold Friend and that's my real name and I'm gonna be your friend, honey,” to "This is how it is, honey: you come out and we'll drive away, have a nice ride. But if you don't come out we're gonna wait till your people come home and then they're all going to get it." (Please read his character description at http://www.sparknotes.com/short-stories/where-are-you-going-where-have-you-been/characters.html) By the way, don't listen to all the crappy stereotypes about Gothic fashion... -The style reemerged through classic rock and is about the centuries-old dark romanticism with old-fashion aspects typically from Medieval, Rococo, Victorian, and Edwardian fashions, so the mall-goth teenagers who wear plain, completely modern dark clothes, wear their hair over their faces, and call themselves "Goths" and "Satanists" just to scare their parents really are NOT Gothic! -Also, most of us are not Satanists---and most Satanists dress in normal clothing. In a way, Gothic fashion is less of a disturbing, Satanist cult than the popular clothing nowadays, because Gothic came from times when almost everybody was Christian and evil was very much frowned upon. Crosses are also many a Gothic's favourite accessories! (My dorm roommates thought I was a Satanist for the whole semester, WHEN I HAD A LARGE CROSS ON MY DESK THE WHOLE TIME. T_T) - Black, grey, and red aren’t the only Gothic colours. White and blue are especially lovely if worn right! (Example of blue Gothic: http://img19.imageshack.us/i/dsc04309h.jpg/) (Example of white Gothic: http://media.photobucket.com/image/hnaoto/Psychoscutter/Gothic%20Lolita/hnaoto94.jpg?o=63) - And every few years Gothic influences (e.g. frilly blouses) will appear in popular trends, so I guess that makes just about everybody a Satanist! :P - We're not trying to "copy" or "imitate" each other. (If you say you think we are, I say yWow... I actually exceeded the maximum amount of characters...lol. And, The Canadian, I said NO TROLLING. more

Resolved Question: where are you going, where have you been? by joyce carol oates?

help with analyzing this short story? i understand what happened and everything. but how much further can the reader look into it? suggestions? please and thank you. more

Resolved Question: Character analysis of any of the characters in these stories? Please help me?? I need to come up with a thesis?

I am trying to come up with an argumentative thesis that shows how this character appeared to be and how it changed throughtout the story and it could be an emotional, spiritual, or social aspect of the character's life. I must also provide evidence for the change or lack of change. I need to address my hypothetical critics and how they relate to the story. My choices are: The Yellow Wallpaper by Gilman Where are you going, where have you been By Oates Catheral- by Raymond Carver A Good Man is Hard to Find- O'Connor more

Resolved Question: When to add apostraphes?

I'm nearly finished with an essay (Me:1 procrastination:0) Xd and as I was prrof reading I realized that when talking about the author and her book, I have no idea what to do with her name! For an example: "Reading the first lines of Joyce Carol Oates story ‘Where are you going, where have you been?’ " as opposed to: "Reading the first lines of Joyce Carol Oates' story ‘Where are you going, where have you been?’" which is the correct form?Thanks Josie ^ ^ Really helped : ) more

Resolved Question: What is my thesis statement?

I need to write an outline for an examination of Connie in Joyce Carol Oates' story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" and explore whether or not she would be a round or flat character. I'm not looking for help writing, or opinions, but part of my outline is to include a thesis statement and I'm not exactly sure how long a thesis statement is. Below is my first paragraph, or part of it, which I'm having trouble discerning what exactly my thesis statement is. Please, could someone identify it for me? In Joyce Carol Oates’ story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” the reader is introduced to a 15 year old girl named Connie, who throughout the story remains flat as opposed to round as a character trait. Throughout the story we are shown Connie’s relationship with her family, particularly her mother with which she does not get along. As the story progresses we see that Connie acts differently around her friends than she does when she is under the watchful eye of her mother. And although Connie does behave differently depending on whose company she is in, she does not change as a character. Ultimately Connie is confronted by the awkwardly twisted character Arnold Friend, and in her confrontation with him we see that although Connie may handle herself differently, she is presented with circumstances which are universal to a human being in her situation. more

Resolved Question: Topics to write about "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" by Joyce Carol Oates?

I have to write a 6-8 page paper on a short story. This story is the only one that mildly interests me. But I have no idea what topic I could write about relating to it that would fill 6 pages. I have to come up with a research question that's due tomorrow. Any ideas? more

Resolved Question: What are some great works without a clear protagonist?

When a book lacks a protagonist, the reader must personally decide which of the "bad guys" is less bad. They often must side between an amoral vigilante trying to better the world and the person trying to stop the vigilante from doing such. It doesn't matter what type of work it is, as long as it's intriguing; "V for Vendetta" (a graphic novel by Alan Moore), "Death Note" (a manga by Tsugumi Ohba), "Paradise Lost" (an epic poem by John Milton) and "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" (a short story by Joyce Carol Oates) all revolve around this ambiguous concept. more

Resolved Question: Connie from "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been" by J.C. Oates?

I was wondering if anyone could help me come up with traits she has? Also, what would you call someone who was more interested in an experience than the person? For example, when they said "dissolved into a single face that was not even a face but an idea"? Thank you! more

Resolved Question: What Does a car typically symbolize to teenagers ?

can someone help me with this question, i am reading a story called where are you going, where have you been? by joyce carol oates more

Resolved Question: what are some symbols in Where are you going, Where have you been? by Joyce Carol Oates?

Resolved Question: What short story should I write about?

I have to write a 3 page literary essay on a classic short story. I want a short story that's easy to write about. Any stories come to mind? Oh and I'd prefer if you'd pick a story from this list: http://www.sparknotes.com/short-stories/ :) P.S. These are the stories we've read in class already, so it shouldn't be one of these: John Updike- A&P Flannery O’Connor- A Good Man Is Hard to Find Shirley Jackson- The Lottery W. W. Jacobs- The Monkey’s Paw Guy de Maupassant- The Necklace William Faulkner- A Rose for Emily Kate Chopin- The Story of an Hour Tim O’Brien- The Things They Carried Joyce Carol Oates- Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? Nathaniel Hawthorne- Young Goodman Brown more

Resolved Question: is there any good poem that fits with the story "the most dangerous game" by Richard Connel ?

if you could ... is there for "The Lottery" By shirley jackson? and if you could....is there for "Where are you going, where have you been?" by Joyce carol Oates??? also if you could........can you state the reason why the poem fits with the story??? more

Resolved Question: What is the proper way to write a conclusion paragraph?

I had a 3-4 page research essay comparing and contrasting the short story "Where Are You Going? Where Have You Been?" by Joyce Carol Oates with the movie "Smooth Talk" that was loosely based on the short story. I am on the conclusion paragraph now and am having issues. I restated my thesis and the main points that I discussed... but it has only come out to three sentences. My conclusion paragraph needs to be much longer than that (6-8 sentences since this is a college paper). Any tips? more

Voting Question: Theme for "Where are You Going? Where Have You Been?" by Oates?

I need some help with my ap lit paper. In the story by Oates, what is the theme for Where are You Going? Where Have You Been?" more

Resolved Question: can i read "where are you going where have you been" by joyce carol oates online?

please & thank you. and i don't mean to be a book pirate... i just have to read it by tomorrow and all the bookstores are closed! [as well as the library] and i'm going to buy the book tomorrow anyways. more

Resolved Question: What literary character scares the living bajeesus out of you?

For school I had to read the short story "Where Are You Going? Where Have You Been?" by Joyce Carol Oates. The first time I read it I was disturbed by Arnold Friend, but now that I'm analyzing the text I'm freaking TERRIFIED of him. I'm seriously convinced he's like, behind me right now lmao. I knew when I read it that he was a reflection of Satan, but now I can see that the similarities are uncanny. His name (Arnold Friend = An Old Fiend), his sneaky temptation and most of all his feet. Satan is depicted as having cloven feet, and Arnold's stance certainly indicates that he may have such feet under his stuffed boots. The highly ironic thing is that I'm an atheist... I don't believe in Satan. But my GOD this man is SCARY AS HELL!OMG BIG BROTHER! I read "1984" in 8th grade and was scarred. I'm glad I read it then, though, because it really helped shape me as an individual. It just kind of developed me into a bit of a freak in my high school lol. Anyway, I'll look up Charles Schmid when I'm not all alone during nighttime =P. more

Resolved Question: What's your favorite short story of all time?

Mine is a tie between Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper" and Joyce Carol Oates' "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" :-) What about you guys?I LOVE "A Good Man is Hard to Find"! Sooo weird. <3 more

Resolved Question: I need help finding a family guy moment! Help ?

I can't find the moment where Lois was a hairstylist for Hall & Oates, and she was doing Hall's hair , & Oates comes in and says, Lois i'll be waiting in my room for you to do mine. & Lois tells Hall, I'm not going back for Oates. *fuunny moment, can anyone find this for me ? more

Resolved Question: Feminist criticism paper on "where are you going, where have you been?"?

i'm trying to write a 5 paragraph feminist paper on this story by Oates, and trying to come up with the three main points. I have so far 1. women had to be domestic(comparing connie and her sister and how her sister was praised..) 2. that women "needed" to be pretty(i sort of have a feel, but im not sure how im going to work this out) and i need to think of a third one ...maybe on the overall plot of the story how arnold friend shows dominance of men.... do you think these are good points? can you help me think of any others? thanks more

Resolved Question: feminist criticism paper on "where are you going, where have you been?"?

Resolved Question: contest! which song & movie is the best !!?

songs: The Best Days of your life-Kelly Pickler You Belong With me-Taylor Swift White Horse-Taylor Swift What Ever it is-Zac Brown Band He could be the one-Miley Cyrus Here we go again-Demi Lovato I told you so-Carrie Underwood Poker Face-Lady Gaga Love Game-Lady Gaga Don't trust me-30!3 Halo-Beyonce Battlefield-Jordan Sparks Dead and Gone-T.I. and Justin Timberlake There are more but thats all i can think of! fallin' for you by Colbie Caillat save tonight by Eagle Eye Cherry hey yo! by Brooke Hogan love drunk by Boys Like Girls let it go by Cavo out last night by Kenny Chesney love by Sugarland summer nights by Rascal Flatts then by Brad Paisley not meant to be by Theory Of A Deadman it's alright by 311 you dont belong by Daughtry you make my dreams come true by Hall & Oates fallin' for you by Colbie Caillat save tonight by Eagle Eye Cherry hey yo! by Brooke Hogan love drunk by Boys Like Girls let it go by Cavo out last night by Kenny Chesney love by Sugarland summer nights by Rascal Flatts then by Brad Paisley not meant to be by Theory Of A Deadman it's alright by 311 you dont belong by Daughtry you make my dreams come true by Hall & Oates movies: movies house of wax wrong turn the descent year one 28 days/weeks the house on the left movies: The Proposal Hoot Flicka Transformers Twilight the notebook, pay it forward, october sky, miss congeniality, pirates of the caribbean (all), how to lose a guy in 10 days, any movie with Meg Ryan, whatever it takes, a walk to remember, a lot like love, terminator (all), x-men (all), the proposal, bride wars, catch and release, 10,000 B.C., where the heart is, into the blue, almost famous, garden state, the italian job, wanted, hancock, hitch, disturbia you have up to 3 votes in each catagoery you have 4 days to vote pleae only write down choices that are given to u thank you votevotevote !!! more

Resolved Question: I'm Looking for Intelligent Music?

To start out with, I am a huge Pink Floyd fan. They're lyrics are extremely well written, and they're concept albums Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall (Great movie by the way) are simply brilliant. I'm getting to that point in my life where I am sort of phasing out all the mindless music I used to listen to. I'd just like to hear some opinions on artists that you think would best suit my condition. Please don't hold back, I listen to everything. Rap, Pop, Electronica, some Metal (please avoid Death Metal/Thrash Metal) I can never get in to any of that. Go into more of the unknown region of music, because I've more than likely heard all of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s popular bands I'll List the Artists on my Itunes A-Ha AC/DC Ace Ace of Base (Childhood music, lay off) Aerosmith Air Supply Akon (just so damn catchy) Alice Cooper Alicia Keys Amber Anthony Hamilton Asher Roth (Horrible I know, I keep it on for the sheer lulz) Atmosphere Audioslave Autopilot Off Bad Company Barry Manilow Beach Boys The Beatles Belinda Carlisle Berlin Bill Burr(Comedy routine) Billy Joel Billy Squier Black Sabbath The Bloodhound Gang Blue Oyster Cult Bob Dylan (Great) Bob Marley (Great Also) Bob Seger Bobby Womack Bon Jovi Bone-Thugz-N-Harmony Boston Buffalo Springfield Carpenters The Caesers The Champs Chris Cornell Chris De Burgh Cinderella Cowsillis The Cranberries Cream Crowded House Cutting Crew Damn Yankees Dave Chappelle (comedy routine) Dave Matthews band David Bowie Death Cab For Cutie Deep Side Def Leppard (def leppard sucks. My Mom's favorite song is Photograph so I leave it on. Derek & the Dominos Dio Disney DJ Felli Fel DJ Khaled Dobie Gray Don Felder Don Henley Don McLean The Doors E-40 Eagles Earth,Wind & Fire Eddie Money Edwin McCain Eiffel 65 (Lol, Blue) ELO Eric Clapton Europe (bad, bad, bad...ITS THE FINAL COOOUNTDOOOWN) Evanescence Fleetwood mac Foghat Foo Fighters Foreigner Fort Minor Foundations Four Tops Gary Wright Geto Boys Gnarls Barkley Gogle Aunts Goldfrapp Goo Goo Dolls Gorillaz Gunther (fucking owns) Guns N' Roses Haddaway (what is love...baby don't hurt me) Hall & Oates Heart Immortal Technique (best rapper of all time) Iron Maiden J.J. Cale Jackson Browne Jane's Addiction Jimi Hendrix Joe Satriani Joe Walsh John Cale John Fogerty/CCR John Williams Journey June Pointer Kansas Kanye West (it's catchy, come on) Kardinal Offishall (see comment above) Kevin Rudolf (see comment above the above) Kirby (youtube cover artist) KISS La Bouche Led Zeppelin Leona Lewis Lifehouse Linkin park The Lonely Island (I'm on a boat) Lynyrd Skynyrd Manfred mann Marty O'Donnel Marvin Gaye Maxine Nightingale Meat Loaf Metallica Michael Bubble Michael Jackson (R.I.P) Michael Kamen Michael McDonald (If I here Ya Mo be there one more time, I'm going to Ya mo burn this place to the ground) The Misfits Moby Momentary Sound Action Motley Crue (Terrible, why is this still on my ipod?) Mr. Mister Nas Nazareth Night Ranger Nirvana Norman Greenbaum The O'Jays Old Crow Medicine Show Ozzy Osbourne Pat Benatar Paul Stanley Pink Floyd (Greatest band of all time) Player Poison (Terrible, terrible band) The Proclaimers Puddle of Mud Q Lazzarus (goodbye horsesssss) Queen The Ramones Red Hot Chili Peppers REO Speedwagon Republic Rick Astley (You know it) Roberta Flack The Rolling Stones Roy Orbison Rush Scatman John Seal Seether The Servant Shriff Soundgarden Steve Miller Band Steve Winwood (bring me your higher love!) Stevie Nicks Styx Survivor T-Pain (catchy as...shit!) Temptaions Them Three Days Grace Timbaland Tom Petty Trapt Twisted Sister Van Halen (not Van Hagar) Van Morison Warrant The White Stripes Whitesnake The Who (Whoooooo are you) Will Smith (Him and his clean rap) Wolfmother WU-TANG clan (WU CLAN!) Yello (oooooooooohhhh Yeeeeeaaaahhh) ZZ top 2pac (I see no changes, wake up in the morning and i ask myself..) 3 Doors Down .38 Special more

Resolved Question: Did anyone ever read the story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been"?

by Joyce Carol Oates. Don't you think it's just the most beautifully written story you've ever read in your life? more

Resolved Question: Who has good ideas on how to teach a fun and involved English class?

It's a class centered around the short story "where are you going, where have you been?" by joyce carol oates. what are fun activities/games i could do that relate to the themes but keep ppl interested? any general ideas are appreciated, whether or not you've read the story... more

Resolved Question: How can I make this thesis statement sound better...?

This is my thesis statement for my term paper - how can I make it sound better??? In Joyce Carol Oates's two short stories, Shopping and Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?, the themes are very similar. Bothe stories have strong themes about shopping, teenage sexuality, and mother-daughter relationships more

Resolved Question: How do I make this thesis statement sound better?

Resolved Question: Where are you going where have you been? by Joyce Carol Oates?

Name two reasons why Connie`s mother trusts her when she goes out with her friends. more

Resolved Question: what does Oates say about the relationship b/w youth & evil in where are you going, where have you been?

please help, in addition what are the themes of the story? more

Resolved Question: Where Are You Going? Where Have You Been?

It's not just a short story written by Joyce Carol Oates, it's my question for today! (My answer to both is nowhere...) more

Resolved Question: "Where are you going, Where have you been?" by Oates?

Why is there 2 parts to the question and why is it in question form? more

Resolved Question: Short story poll: “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”?

I think we need more short stories mentioned in B&A (and less Twilight), so I’m going to start a series of questions revolving around them. For those that haven’t read this short story by Joyce Carol Oates, it’s well worth reading. The suspense toward the end is almost tangible, and I highly recommend it. There are multiple interpretations of the story. For example, my professor reads it as realistic events—a real 30 year old man stalking a fifteen year old girl. –I- read it as a supernatural story with religious elements, and can see a connection between Milton’s Eve and Connie, and Milton's Serpent and Arnold Friendly. There are other views, as well. MY QUESTION: How did –you- read it? And did you enjoy it?LOL, C_bar! And great answer. I didn't know there was a movie, but I did know it was based on real events. Thanks for letting me know about the movie--I'll have to watch it now!Reader: Yet another fantastic answer! And I think that would certainly 'fly.' I also see it as a 'coming-of-age' story--or at least, a story in which the main character looses her innocence and is transformed into...something else that we don't see. But I think it's safe to assume she's no longer the same 'Connie' she was in the beginning of the story. I love when you answer my questions--it's always so interesting to read your answers. more

Resolved Question: What are some good beat songs?

I love anything with a good beat. I mean anything with a good beat: Give me some songs for w/e kind of music you listen to. My taste is music for Rap: Tupac (everything) Camp Lo - Black Connection, Celly Cel - Its Going Down Tonight Hip Hop: LL cool J - Hush & Around your way girl, John Legend - Save room & Green light, Atmosphere - God's Bathroom Floor, Common - The Light, Shwayzee Slow Rock: 311 - Love song, Adele - Chasing Pavements, Bush - Inflatable & letting the cales sleep, Secondhand Serenade Slow Jams: Raphael Saadiq-sometimes Smooth Jazz: Kim Waters and Sade and Paul Taylor - Exotica Well those are some examples of the songs that i listen to; to describe the type of music i like. But i can also listen to music like: to show my diversity Led Zeplin - Kashmire ( this song is just bumpin ) Lil Wayne - Shoot me down Loose Ends - Hold Tight ( this song is just real good ) MGMT- Electric Feel / Time to Pretend ( alternative music that im looking for ) Marvin Gaye - The Star Spangled Banner-National Anthem USA Mobb Deep - Hell On Earth ( this kind of hip hop and rap im lookin for ) Naughty By Nature - Hip Hop Hooray Nas - Hate Me Now & Got Yourself A Gun Nelly - And They Say Set Adrift On Memory Bliss - PM Dawn (this song is real good sampled from True by Spandau Ballet Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure Sade - Smooth Operator (most of her songs have good beats) Selena - I Could Fall In Love Shwayzee - Buzzin Slim - Good Lovin Smash Mouth - All Star Simply Red - Sunrise ( smooth jazz ) real good Smokey Robinson - Being With You ( oldies ) real slow and good South Central Cartel - All Day Everyday & I'm a Rider & Ya gets Clowned Staind - It's Been A While ( this is the kind of slow rock music im lookin for ) Sugar Ray - Someday ( lookin for something like this when i mention slow rock ) Tears For Fears - Shout ( the beat for this song is tight too ) The Fray - How to Save a Life ( this kind of slow songs is cool ) The Arcade Fire - My Body Is A Cage ( i think this is rock. the beginning is CRAZY GOOD. I can juss DREAM. then later it gets uhhh but the beat in the beginning... OH MAN juss listen its heaven ) The Underdog Project - Summer Jam ( this song is a summer jam ) The Pack - Vans ( lol the beat okkk ) The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On ( REAL HIP HOP ) Timex Social Club - Rumors ( Oldie to hip hop real good beat ) Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love Trapt - Headstrong ( the beat is rockin ;) ) but i dont like fast hard rock beats. but this one is cool. Tommy James & The Shondells - Crimson And Clover ( oldies song real good pretty slow ) Tupac feat. Mr. Biggs - Better Dayz ( this song brings back memories sigh ) Weezer - Island In The Sun ( Smile ) Wu Tang Clan - CREAM ( real hip hop ) Young Boss - Mobbin Remix ( this song will BLOW YOUR MIND ) Pitbull Ft. Lil Jon - Krazy ( the beat ) Oasis - Wonderwall Okkervil River - Lost Coastlines ( i think this is rock but i like this kind of music too .. please listen to it. juss listen and zone out from the troubles of the world. MUSIC ON. WORLF OFF. ) I can also listen to kanye's heartless and love lockdown, Keane - Spiralling, Kid Cudi- Day & Night, John Legend - Save Room, Jayo Felony-Nitty Gritty, Jason Mraz - I'm Yours, Isreal Kamakawiwo'ole - Some Where Over The Rainbow ( <-----if you never heard this song...... IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!!!!!!! ), Isley Brothers - In Between The Sheets, Ice Cube - It Was A Good Day & You know how we do it, Gwen Stefani - Cool, Hall and Oates - Sarah Smile, Gemini - Hypnotized <---- the beat is harddd, Fleetwood Mac - Dreams <---- the beat the music the girl BEAUTIFUL!!!, Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full, DJ Quick - Dollaz & Sense, Coldplay - Viva La Vida, BONE THUGS AND BOB MARLEY are a given. Thank you for your time. I hope i get some GOOD songs. I really want slow rock songs more than any other. Ive got and heard a lot of old hip hop and r&b BUT ill take them too. Just anything with a good beat. on a closing note: ATC - All Around The World (la la la la la la)oh yah this song also came into mind. Powerhouse 5000 - Watch the sky for me. I thought this songs beat was beautiful. Although their other songs are weird.some/most of those songs by Jefferson Steelflex (GnR) are pretty fast. im more interested in slow rock songs like Bush - Inflatable. It doenst have to be that slow but as long as it has a good beat. (p.s. theres this one song in particular that im looking for that starts out weird but ends up really good with drums in to FORSURE! :)) - i dont expect to get that song here. becuz i have no idea how it started or ended but it was fairly slow but mostly medium with a good beat. ( i do remember the drums ) more

Resolved Question: what is the importance of setting in "where are you going, where have you been?" by Joyce Carol Oates?

i am writing a paper on this and i cant figure out how to tie the setting into the theme and importance of the story. thanks more

Resolved Question: what does the numbers 33,19, and 17 mean in “Where Are You Going, "Where Have You Been” by Joyce Carol Oates?

and what does the gold car represent? more

Resolved Question: Can you suggest some liturature?

Im not much of a reader but i do enjoy reading from time to time if I can find things that are actually interesting to me. The primary reasons that i dont, are because i have trouble finding shorter books or stories about the type of subject i like to read about. It sounds bad, but i have ADD and a have a verry short attention span so thats why i perfer short stories over novels. I tend to loose interest in longer books, and end up concentrating on finishing the book rather then taking the time to enjoy it. Again, i enjoy reading and dont want to completely stop just because i loose intrerest and feel obligated to finish a long book. would anyone be able so suggest any short stories or mid sized books that go allong the lines of..... 1.Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? - by Joyce Carol Oates 2. Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson 3. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (basically almost anything having to do with cereal killers, or have an obvious or subtle theme of drugs and or alcohol. I tend to stay away from fantasy with the acception of Alice in wonderland. Also feel free to make a suggestion if you know a great cult classic kind of book, even if it doesnt fall under one of these catagories) Just about any suggestion of a good read is welcome. Please no negative comments, and do not suggest a Twilight book to me. thank you! more

Resolved Question: Need a thesis for an essay on Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been by Joyce Carol Oates?

I'm writing a contextual analysis essay and I cannot think of anything specifically to write about. I need to come up with a thesis that I can write a few pages about and also include secondary sources that back up my thesis. Please help! more

Resolved Question: Theme for "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"?

For a class, I am doing a group project that revolves around the story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" by Joyce Carol Oates. My role in the project is to analyze the theme. I did read on one website that people commonly misinterpret theme for the moral, subject, or "hidden meaning" of the story. What theme actually is is the meaning or experience that the author is trying to express with the story. While I have some ideas here and there, I'm still trying to narrow things down a bit With that being said, does anyone have any suggestions for the theme(s) of this story, and how I can start? more

Resolved Question: How does Joyce Carol Oates use symbolism in "Where are you going, Where have you been?"?

Resolved Question: Where are you going, Where have you been? by Joyce Carol Oates?

Hi...I was wondering if anyone knew of any websites I could go on for a in-depth study guide for this story, as well as, where I can find what everything in this story symbolizes...thank you! Any other personal comments about this story would also be greatly appreciated. more

Resolved Question: English question about short story?

I have to read a story called "Where are you going, Where have you been" buy Joyce Carol Oates and I have to right an essay on the question "The phsycology of the mall princess" can you please state the question in simplier word? more

Voting Question: what song is this? I heard it at work.?

if so, can you help me out? we have sirius satellite radio at work. they have it on the starlite channel. there is a song that plays on there occasionally that i would like to find. it's kind of got a catchy beat to it. i usually am not in a spot that i can hear all of the words, but have heard some of them. it's kind of got a disco-ish beat to it or something. they have sampled part of Hall & Oates "I Can't Go For That" lyrics in the song. It's a guy that sings it, but there is one part that a lady sings. midway through the song the ladies part goes something like this: "ready, willing, overtime, Where does it stop, where do you dare me to draw the line. You've got the body, now you want my soul, Don't even think about it, say no go" the rest of the song is sung by a guy and the only thing i can really understand him saying is something like, "be mine, mine forever. " can anyone help me out? more

Resolved Question: Question on Joyce Carol Oates, "where are you going where have you been?"?

How can I argue that there is societal and or environmental influence upon the journey to truth in "Where are you going, where have you been?" I was thinking about using the quote, "Everything about her had two sides to it, one for home and one for anywhere that was not home." However, I don't know how to really explain that, or anything else to write about...plese help me! more

Resolved Question: What is your favorite #1 hit from 1982?

1. Physical - Olivia Newton John 2.I can't go for that (no can do) Daryl Hall and John Oates 3.Centerfold - J. Geils band 4. I love Rock and Roll - joan Jett and the blackhearts 5. Chariot of fire theme - Vangelis 6. Ebony and Ivory - Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder 7. Don't you want me - The human league 8. Eye of the tiger - Survivor 9. Abracababra - The Steve Miller Band 10. Hard to say I'm Sorry Chicago 11. Jack and diane - John Cougar Mellancamp 12. Who can it be now? Men at work 13. Up where we belong - Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes 14. Truely - Lionel Ritchie 15. Mickey - Toni Basel 16. Maneater - Daryl Hall and John Oates And why did they want this in the football category. Yahoo gone nuts? more

Resolved Question: What do you think Arnold Friend symbolizes in Where are you going , where have you been by Joyce Carol Oates?

Help me PLEASE, i need an answer to the question. "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? by Joyce Carol Oates more

Resolved Question: Where can I find a copy of...?

the short story "Where are you Going? Where Have you Been?" By Joyce Carol Oates? more