American Literature 246                  Name:_________________

Writing Assignment--Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?—20 points

Due: The beginning of class, Monday, March 13, 2006.

First, please read Joyce Carol Oates’s Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?, pp. 1815-1826.

Then, using the web or other resources, find out what you can about Bob Dylan and, in particular, the impact he had on our culture.

Finally, in a page or so, explain why Oates dedicated this story to Bob Dylan.

Note: Please remember that since this is a ‘W’ course, the quality of your writing will in part determine the points you earn. Please turn in a thoughtful, edited draft.