"The story is called where are you going, where have you been?" 1. Find, write, and explain two examples each of Connie as a typical teen and
Arnold as strange. (This is a very basic, almost stating the obvious, Toulmin’s
practice). Please break up your answer with claim, evidence, explanation,
evidence, explanation. Since I only ask for two (there are probably ten!),
choose the best evidences.
2. Stories (print or media) demand a dynamic character (a character that
changes) but makes use of static characters (characters that don’t change—
these are usually minor characters). Argue in a short paragraph whether
Connie or Arnold are dynamic characters. This is a mini-character analysis.
Use at least one textual evidence and explanation. Try to weave in textual
evidence into your summary rather than just dropping it into your writing as
a quote.
3. Motif is a repeated pattern in (anything—I think the term might be used in
conjunction with tapestries or other artwork) but is a literary term as well. In
this story, there is a repeated pattern or motif of: music, religion, breathing,
and flies. Mark them as you read, reproduce a list of evidences for two of the
given motifs, then underneath your list of evidences, explain what the motif
may be adding to the story.