Create a 2 page essay paper that discusses Where are you Going, Where Have You Been.Arnold Friend, quite a mysterious figure, seems to be an image from Connie’s dream, or rather a nightmare. There i

Create a 2 page essay paper that discusses Where are you Going, Where Have You Been.

Arnold Friend, quite a mysterious figure, seems to be an image from Connie’s dream, or rather a nightmare. There is something demonic even in the name of this character. The name of Arnold Friend is often associated with Arch Fiend, which this character look even more ominous. There is an impression that poor Connie is standing face to face with a demon.

Arnold’s appearance is worthy of attention. His skin is pale, almost translucent. His shaggy black hair resembles a wig, as described in the story. His age is difficult to guess – he seems to be simultaneously young and old. What is more, the way Arnold looks gives readers ground to assume that he suffers certain mental health problems. Attention should be drawn to the way he walks. It looks as if his shoes do not fit him. As assumed by some critics, this is because of hooves, which only reinforces associations his name evokes. It is also necessary to mention Arnold’s buddy, Ellie. He looks like ‘a forty-year-old baby’, which makes Connie feel dizzy. Altogether, these two characters, Arnold and Ellie, seem to be nightmare guests, but not just ordinary people, albeit with sinister intentions.

Arnold’s voice makes him look even more threatening. It seems to be calm and gentle as he persuades Connie to come out. At the same time, his voice and strange grin only aggravate the atmosphere of imminence. Both Connie and readers feel that something bad is about to happen. The way Arnold behaves is difficult to understand, too. He appears to be quite amiable and even sexual as the story begins. His threats and demands, however, extirpate all the positive feelings Connie has. What he makes her feel is actually fear. Connie is really frightened and astonished when she understands that Arnold knows many thing about her family and friends that he is not supposed to know. There is an impression that Arnold has always lived in Connie’s town, but she still cannot remember him. ‘You’re