Heroism In Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been
Does a hero wear a cape and fly around, while saving cats falling from trees? Does one have to be a hero by saving someone from a burning building? What qualifies as a hero? Many people have their own definition and vision of a hero. Heroism comes in many ways through attitudes and acts of oneself. I believe heroism is the intent of doing something for the benefit of others, and not caring about the consequences that might ensue. In Joyce Carol Oates's "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been," we see the character of Connie in a process of making the hardest decisions of her life as she chooses the heroic path. By having the knowledge of her own fate and life atrisk of her family being hurt, she decided to go with the mysterious man. It is this in which I believe that Connie can be seen as a hero in this story as she portrays an act of nobility and integrity; entering into adulthood and accepting the consequences of maturing rapidly..
Per Dictionary.com, a hero is defined as “a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character” (Dictionary.com). Throughout the story, Connie makes unintelligent decisions to ultimately drives her character to where she is at her worst movement. A moment of fear and panic would cloud someone’s judgment and convert someone to panic mode. In my life, I have …show more content…
Even with the fact that she did try to call the police at a moment, she retreated to know know that that would be the selfish thing to do. She managed to go through both internal and external obstacles and situations in a noble way for the good of both herself, and her family. No matter what theory of whether A. Friend is a real character or not, Connie can be seen as a hero by her going with him even to go against her own comfortability. Her desire to be an adult comes with consequences and the exchange for her innocence. A hero would accept the notion of losing something, and bravely go through the
Per Dictionary.com, a hero is defined as “a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character” (Dictionary.com). Throughout the story, Connie makes unintelligent decisions to ultimately drives her character to where she is at her worst movement. A moment of fear and panic would cloud someone’s judgment and convert someone to panic mode. In my life, I have …show more content…
Even with the fact that she did try to call the police at a moment, she retreated to know know that that would be the selfish thing to do. She managed to go through both internal and external obstacles and situations in a noble way for the good of both herself, and her family. No matter what theory of whether A. Friend is a real character or not, Connie can be seen as a hero by her going with him even to go against her own comfortability. Her desire to be an adult comes with consequences and the exchange for her innocence. A hero would accept the notion of losing something, and bravely go through the