Short Stories Flashcards
Who came up with the Hero’s Journey?
Joseph Campbell
Who wrote “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” ?
Joyce Carol Oates
What Bob Dylan song does “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” resemble?
It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue
Who wrote “A Worn Path”?
Eudora Welty
How is Phoenix from “A Worn Path” a hero?
persistant; brave; overcomes obstacles-gun, woods
How is Connie from “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been” a hero?
brave; sacrifices herself for family; must overcome obstacles-Arnold; dynamic character
What overall theme can be associated to “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”?
loss of innosence
What is one common theory for “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”?
Dream State: that the story is a dream once she lays down and listens to music
What Taylor Swift sing is similar to “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”?
Trouble
Name of protagonist in “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”:
Connie
Name of antagonist in “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”:
Arnold Friend
Name of old lady in “A Worn Path”
Phoenix Jackson
Name of Arnold Friend’s friend:
Ellie
What does Phoenix want to buy with the money she got?
a little windmill
