Question:
"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" by Joyce Carol Oates: Oates' novel might be viewed as a literal crime story, an allegory, a picture of a changing culture, a moral lesson, and, of course, a feminist manifesto. Unlike O'Connor's writing, which is wrapped up in morals and religion, Oates' story, written in 1966, focuses on a time when God worship was quickly losing way to popular culture adoration. Oates dedicates her work to Bob Dylan, citing 'It's All Over Now, Baby Blue' as inspiration and a real-life serial killer, Charles Schmid, as the original candidate for Arnold Friend. Highlight facts in the text that demonstrate that postwar America's volatile cultural and social transformations are bringing new considerations for young women. What are those social shifts, and what implications do they have for young women?