Where are you going? where have you been?

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A Novel Perspective

When we hear crimes of murder , rape or abduction of women , we usually judge the case relying on the credibility of those involved . In accordance to evidence law , we try to establish credibility of the personalities involved such as the offender , the victim , and the witnesses to see who is telling the truth . However , as trial prevails relying on credibility sometimes acquits the offender , after presenting enough evidence to destroy the credibility of the victim . In Oates short story , Where Are You Going

and Where Have You Been ' the author presents an example of a crime where the criminal could be easily acquitted based on evidence of the victim 's willful submission to the desires of the offender . However , revealing the hypnotism behind the crime , the author implies a way to judge crimes using a novel perspective

Similar to the process of providing evidence in a trial , the author builds foundation of the case through characterization . She establishes the personality of the main character named Connie . In the introduction Connie is strongly contrasted with her stereotypical sister , June . She is described as far more independent than the latter , making her a strong and willful character . Based on this , it is easy to think that Connie is partly responsible for whatever she experiences from her abductor , Arnold Friend . In addition , her strolling activities with her friends , not to mention her acquaintances with men , add to the denigration of her character . Her choice to be on...