CONNECTIONS in "Where Are You Going?"

•    Think deeply beyond just the plot itself and determine if this story, in any way, relates to any other that we have read in this class or any read prior.   With what character, theme, or conflict does this remind or connect?

SYMBOLISM in "Where Are You Going?"

•    What symbolism existed in this story? (Consider all that could be symbolic in a story)
•    Do you believe this symbolism was intentional and if so, why do you believe the author used this?

IRONIES- in "Where Are You Going?"

•    What ironies existed in this story?

INCITING EVENT- "Where Are You Going?"

•    What was the inciting event in the story?
Prove it.

Point of View/ narrator- "Where Are You Going?"

This story was written in 3rd person- limited point of view for a reason.. Why do you believe Joyce Carol Oates used this P.O.V. and type of narrator?
Better yet, ....
•    If this was changed to a less knowledgeable narrator or point of view, what effect would it have on the reader?

CONFLICTS- "Where Are You Going? Where Have You Been?"

•    What conflicts exist throughout this story-

•    What is the MAIN conflict that drives this plot to its outcome?