Who Is The Loss Of Innocence In Donnie's House

If not thought about or read over more than once, the fact that Connie’s father was almost a phantom in her life might be missed. In this era, fathers in particular were not very active in their children’s lives, daughters especially; they were the mother’s problem. This same idea carries over to the father of Connie’s best girlfriend, who after driving them to the stores or movies “…never even bothered to ask what they had done.” (Oates, "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"), the name of the story is also a question that should be asked of any daughter by her father. The fathers in question here display a sense of total apathy to the question of what their daughters are actually doing. These fathers came from a time in the 40’s and 50’s when men worried about men things and woman issues were exactly that. Men and in particular fathers of that time made no effort to be involved in their daughters lives as they are today. Oates noticed that issue in society and attached it to her work in this story although minutely. The main conflict in Connie’s life is trying to balance a fine line between the way she acts at home in front of her mother, and her secret wild side which she only shows to her friends and the boys she meets. Oates’ characterization of Connie is that of a round character, one of intense

This news is disheartening to Tom, but the family’s only choice is to keep traveling west. Tom’s grandmother eventually dies too from exhaustion and heat. Finally after many grueling days in the hot sun and numerous stops to fix the car, the Joads arrive at California. However, their dreams of finding a wonderful place to live are shattered when they hear California residents calling them Oakies and saying bad things about them. Californians feel threatened by the families migrating into California because the newcomers will take all the job opportunities and they will steal food to avoid starvation. At first the Joads can’t find work and they are forced to live in one of the Hoovervilles. The Hoovervilles are very run down and Connie , Tom’s brother, runs away from the family because of the disappointment of realizing his dreams will not come true.

“Thomas J. O’Connor, reigning political boss of Cuyahoga County for years (ascending to power after one undistinguished term as Cleveland’s mayor), was also part-owner of the Indians”(22). Her father was a well-known man because of his place in Cleveland. Not only was Thomas successful, but the Cleveland Indians were as well making him a wealthy man. Anne’s parents ensured that she was instilled with manners and knowledge sending her to a boarding school. “She leaned toward her daughter, as if to give a kiss. Anne flinched. Beer spilled. Sarah’s lips stopped short of Anne’s cheek. ‘Don’t go back to school, without saying goodbye’” (31). Sarah is Anne’s mother, but they have an awkward relationship between each other. However, Anne’s dad Thomas, likes to gloat about his daughter. Anne’s parents do not get along most of the time but are still together. Her parents even had physical altercations with each other. Anne has three siblings, all brothers. One of her brothers, Steven O'Connor was shot down in a plane in world war two. John O’Conner was very protective of his sister. “Babe! Kenneth! Boys, this is Anne. If you touch her, you’ll be killed” (68). Anne's family takes good care of her and makes sure she goes down the right path to success. Eventually, Anned and David cross paths and see something in each other that they will never forget.

Tyler’s point of view for this short story is limited omniscient because the author only revealed most of Daisy point of views. While reading the short story, readers will able to see and feel Daisy’s emotions and what she had been going through. While sharing her point of views, readers can feel the frustration that Daisy might have during her son’s bad behaviors. Tyler shows that Daisy’s character is sympathetic because she finally reflected herself about her teaching life in her son behaviors. Even though, Daisy tried her best to improve Donny behaviors, she can’t seem to pull it off. She sometimes even checked herself before she go to sleep, if her technique for mentoring Donny was wrong. The reason for Donny being a teen who was wasted,

Imagine being years from becoming an adult, and practically living on your own without any support or recognition. This is the life of sixteen-year-old Maggie Lynch. Maggie’s immature mother is making the daring transition to move from Chicago to Ireland to help her new husband continue the family construction business. While this change was happening, Maggie had to be more of a mother to Ronnie than a sister. Maggie’s stepfather, Colm Byrne, is uneducated in childcare, which just adds to her already snowballing life. While in Ireland, Maggie befriends an elderly man that goes by the name of Dan-Sean O Callaghan. Since Maggie has no new friends her age, this 99-year-old man acts more as a grandfather than a friend. Although Dan-Sean was there

Amanda is depending on Tom to care for the family and to do things differently. Tom’s father abandons his family, therefore Tom becomes the man of the house. Amanda wants Tom to do things he does not want to do like denying

An important external conflict is seen in Holden’s relationship with his parents. According to Holden his parents are neither close nor personal with him; he is always in search of adult care. Salinger records very little, if any at all, conversation between Holden and his parents; they seldom show much

Amanda, a mother of two, lives in a house in St. Louis. She only wants the best for her children, but she is an overbearing parent. She holds splendid qualities but her personality is of a difficult obstacle to sympathize (Fambrough, Preston) 2005. She would even take on a job of selling subscriptions of the Home-maker’s Companion, so she could get extra money to help support the family. She was married to a man who fell in love with long distances, and the last time she had heard from him was on a postcard that said “hello” and “goodbye”

As the man of the house, Tom was forced to work at a warehouse that did not stimulate his intellect and was charged with finding his sister Laura a prospective husband. Amanda informed Tom that if he were to find a husband for Laura than he would be released from any family obligations; as a result, Tom invited a co-worker that Laura had known during their high school days to dinner to appease his mother and liberate himself from family responsibility in hopes an independent life. Since much of Tom’s persona and appearance reminded Amanda of the husband that left her so she continuously berated her son on a daily basis as a punishment for her husband’s abandonment. Amanda was never satisfied with her son’s lack of college education or his passion for poetry and always felt paranoid that he would one day turn out to be exactly like his father. Tom’s only escape from the constant nagging and demands was whenever he went to the movies when he imagined the freedom and adventure that was lacking in his life. He was under the illusion that all his troubles would disappear if only he left his family behind and lived a life he was used to seeing in the movies. He dreamt of a future void of financial responsibility to his mother and the obligation of finding a husband for his sister Laura.

The absence of male guidance in Connie’s life, particularly the guidance of her father, contributes to Connie’s lust for male attention. Connie’s father wasn’t what one would call a “hands on” parent. His demeanor is illustrated in the following excerpt; “Their father was away at work most of the time and when he came home, he wanted supper and he read the newspaper at supper and after supper he went to bed. He didn't bother talking much to them” (Oates). Connie seeks out the attention of other males in order to compensate for her father’s lack of interest in her. Fathers play a vital role in guiding

Honing in on human emotions that influence the interaction between family members it is set in St Louis during the interwar period. Amanda has found it difficult to bring up her two children after their father upped and left the family several years past. The abandonment by their father has had a profound impact on the family, which to an ordinary outsider would be the epitome of dysfunctional. Amanda tries her best to ensure that her children become the best they can be but given that they are now adults, she has little if any authority to control their behavior. Both of the children had quit night school and Amanda’s hope of Tom becoming a business man or Laura becoming a typist have long since faded. Nonetheless, she still thinks highly of her children and glosses over their faults, which increasingly increases the odds that Tom may just become a mirror image of his

This work examines the inner-struggles of both Julian and his mother. Over time, their self-identifications have become warped and they feel lost in their place in society. Julian finishes college, but has yet to find a job. Meanwhile, his mother refuses to accept that times are changing and segregation is no longer in place. Julian heightens his mother’s insecurities through insults and constant reminders of her lack of integration into the new world. Throughout the story, their relationship continues to progressively worsen until his mother has a stroke as a direct result of their arguing.

Have you ever began to notice subtle changes that turn into life changing actions in someone close to you? They go from a friend whom you tell all of your problems, and a respectable son with a blooming future, to a distant friend who you used to know, and a son who is flushing the life who he used to know down the toilet. This is the life of Dennis Guilder, Regina Cunningham, and her husband. Set in 1970’s America, Christine, is written from the perspective of Dennis Guilder who know the most about Arnie. Being his best friend, Dennis has had the opportunity to witness the life of Arnie Cunningham. In addition, he has studied the character of Arnie parents, Regina and Michael Cunningham who are college professors at Horlicks University. In Stephen King’s novel, Christine, conflict arises between Arnie Cunningham, and Dennis Guilder and Regina Cunningham and Michael Cunningham. All of them, with the exception of Arnie, try to resolve their problems with Arnie.

She was much older now, Oscar was too. If he wanted to, Oscar could've made a whole life for himself, but instead he centered his life around his mother. He would always tell his mother, “Why should I have an outstanding life while you're here suffering in yours.” Which she had always come to disagree with, but his stubborn attitude kept her quiet about it.

Although she truly wants the best life for her kids, she fails to realize what her kids really want. In doing so, she sends Laura to business school, which leaves Tom to be the man of the family, and bring in most of the income. Laura drops out of business school and so Amanda’s only hope for her daughter is through marriage. She obsesses over finding suitors for Laura and it drives her children insane. Amanda puts great pressure on Tom to bring in suitors for his sister and in doing so Tom realizes that hates his life. Tom is treated like a child by Amanda but has the responsibilities of an adult, as the only male in the house. Fearing that her son will leave her like her husband, Amanda clings onto Tom. She attempts to steer the reigns over his life and eventually pushes him to the point where he decides to leave his family for the Merchant Marines.