Who are we? conflicting desires In the story "Where are You Going, Where Have you Been," written by Joyce Carol Oates, we encounter a young girl, Connie, on the verge of the confusing adolescent years. Torn between who she is and who she wants to be, her conflicting desires leave her in a strange position. Connie desires to be the "good little girl," yet desires to go a little crazy, be a little flirty , and …showed first 75 words of 928 total…

…showed last 75 words of 928 total…her mother, the same woman she acts like she can't stand. She wants her innocent life, the same life she tries to deny she has. Connie desires to be the good little girl again. When looking fear straight in the eyes, our true desires are shown. Connie's reaction to fear, in my eyes, symbolizes that we are all good little girls on the inside, no matter how hard we try to hide it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**