Oates in short discusses Connie’s manners and connection with her loved ones at home. In the story version the mother appears uncaring concerning Connie, and is not raising her agreeably because she is resentful of her daughter 's youth and squandered potential. Meanwhile, the screen’s adaptation of the mother is irrational and shows her love through frustration, which Connie can’t suffer. Regardless of the conflicting interactions between Connie and her parents, there is a mood of forgiveness towards the end of both accounts; Connie, reaches the opinion of appreciation for her family understanding what it means to have that bond. “Smooth Talk”, lends further importance on the mother and her impression on Connie, on the other hand, the short story only states minor instances where circumstances within Connie’s family are
Oates in short discusses Connie’s manners and connection with her loved ones at home. In the story version the mother appears uncaring concerning Connie, and is not raising her agreeably because she is resentful of her daughter 's youth and squandered potential. Meanwhile, the screen’s adaptation of the mother is irrational and shows her love through frustration, which Connie can’t suffer. Regardless of the conflicting interactions between Connie and her parents, there is a mood of forgiveness towards the end of both accounts; Connie, reaches the opinion of appreciation for her family understanding what it means to have that bond. “Smooth Talk”, lends further importance on the mother and her impression on Connie, on the other hand, the short story only states minor instances where circumstances within Connie’s family are