Where Are You Going Where Have You Been

1. Describe the characters of Connie and Arnold. What type of character is each?
2. Why is Arnold’s name ironic?
3. What is the function of June, Connie’s sister? Why do you think she is in the story?
4. What themes are present in the story? What evidence points to these themes?
5. Where do you begin to feel slightly uncomfortable about Arnold and what his intentions are with Connie? Pick out the specific spot in the story.
6. Why do you think Connie suddenly asks how old Arnold is?
7. Find 2 symbols in the story. In your opinion, what does each represent?

https://americanliterature.com/author/o-henry/shor…

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1948/06/26/the-…

https://www.cusd200.org/cms/lib/IL01001538/Centric…

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