Adolescence is a time to explore and discover one's true self. Parents play a pivotal role during this phase of life. In the short story, “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol Oates, the main character,Connie, is transitioning from a child to a teenager. Scholar James W. Johnson’s myth of adolescence is clearly shown throughout the short story through Connie’s relationship with her family. Clearly, Connie proves Johnson’s myth of adolescence through conflict with her family. Her family consists of her father, mother, and twenty four year old sister June. Connie constantly argues with her mother. She lives in the shadow of her older sister and her mother always compares her to June. As Connie matures, she becomes more concerned
