Question

Oates’ story, written in 1966, is a product of its time. What elements in the story reflect the time period?

Answer 1

Oats’ story, where are you going, where have you been? written in 1966, was inspired by the story of a serial-killer named Charles Schmid whose story was featured on Life Magazine.

The story shows the 1960s American era when the morale and social convictions were being challenged. At that time, feminism and sexual freedom was still a Conflicting topic in America.

The villain character in the story is a serial killer who hunts adolescent girls. In the story, a female character at her adolescent age suffers for having sexual feelings for boys.