The terror readers feel when reading “Where Are You Going” Where Have You Been” is different from the terror of watching a terrifying movie because reading leaves things like the visualization of a character up to the reader , things like sounds and music which can set a tone or “feel” of a story is present in a movie but not in a book. Movies, scary movies in particular which are known for “jump scares” and cutaways can create feelings of emotions that books normally cant. This is the difference that I believe exists between reading the 2 stories and watching a movie.
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The feeling of fear when reading “Where Are You Going, “Where Have You Been?” is different from watching a scary movie. When reading, the fear comes from imagining the scenes in your mind, which can feel more personal and intense. In contrast, watching a movie provides a visual experience that can be more immediate and intense because you see everything happening. So, while both can be scary, the way fear is felt is different; in reading, it’s in your mind, and in watching, it’s through what you see on the screen. I personally DO NOT like horror movies at all!! They have always given me horrible nightmares. Plus, I don’t find it at all interesting. Everyone, in my family loves to watch these horror movies and movies which have lots of killing and blood etc. I don’t like to watch to many movies like this. I like true stories; trues stories always make me feel engaged and interested.
Instead of a pit in your stomach from auditory cues such as high-tempo music or deafening silence, reading horror creates a sense of uneasiness from the written description of what’s happening in the story, With movies in the theater you tend to watch it straight through without interruptions or pauses, but reading horror stories allow you to pace yourself, making the build up that much more unbearable. Another thing to note is that with films you usually see the horrors visually, with little room for interpretation, and with horror stories, it more so falls on ones imagination to think up what exactly the protagonist encounters, and oftentimes the way horror stories are presented, they lead more into character building and details, creating an even more impactful build up for all the twists, turns, and jumpscares. A perfect example being Connie describing Arnold’s eyes as chips of broken glass, emphasizing his dangerous demeanor.
In the Story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”, the terror that the readers feel is so much more intense and more interesting then when watching a terrifying movie, in my opinion. When an author is writing a story with the objective of the story being to scare or intimidate the audience, He or she can do it in many ways and be done in the story. One of these ways is that he or she can use explicit detail with imagery. They can also do this with the scenery. With the scary story, you wont miss a beat. every detail that the author wants you to notice , will be clear for you to see and feel. On the other hand, win regards to the movies, some times you have to watch the movie a couple times to understand it or even did yourself seeing different things in the movie that you did not the first time. Don’t get me wrong, this is sometimes fun to do when you see a video on a video or something and you go back to analyze the movie but with a book you get it all in one shot. also with a book you can kind of place yourself there because you are creating the scenery in your imagination as the author gives you the layout.
The terror you feel from reading “Where Are you Going, Where Have You Been?” is way different than the terror feeling of watching a scary movie. For me while reading “Where Are you Going, Where Have You Been? the feeling of terror I have gotten was pretty low and minimal. The story to me wasn’t very scary or suspenseful at all compared to a horror movie. It could be because I was reading words or so-called horror literature rather than watching a horror film. Where in a horror film I could visually witness horrifying scenes. Scenes that leave you stricken with gruesome images and nightmares inside your head for weeks at a time. Now with reading a horror story it requires your brain to think and try to create mental pictures that can make it a lot less scary for the reader. With watching a scary seeing the horror is way better than reading about it.
The fear you feel when reading Joyce Carol Oates “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” is quite different, from the fear induced by a movie thanks to the medium itself. In Oates tale the fear is subtle and psychological woven through Connie’s thoughts and growing sense of unease. Readers are drawn into Connie’s emotions and uncertainties using their imagination to picture the slow building threat posed by Arnold Friend. This engagement is a mix of intellect and emotion relying on interpretations and the emotive power of language. On the hand horror films often rely on auditory cues to instill fear. Sudden shocks, sounds and unsettling visuals directly impact our senses triggering a physical response. Movies don’t leave much to the imagination; they show horror explicitly creating a sometimes overwhelming experience. So while literary fear emerges from, within us as we imagine the scenarios cinematic fear is a force that hits us head on with its intensity.
The terror from reading “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” is more psychological and built through your imagination. In a book, you’re filling in the blanks with your fears, which can be super intense. In a movie, the visuals and sounds are given to you, so it’s more of a direct, sensory scare. Plus in a story, you spend more time in the characters’ heads, which can make the suspense and fear more personal.
Prompt: How is the terror readers feel when reading “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” different from the terror of watching a terrifying movie? Be specific in your response. When you read a scary story, you bring it to life in your mind, imagining the scenes and feelings based on your own thoughts. This makes the fear feel more personal and real because you’re actively involved in creating it. On the other hand, when you watch a scary movie, the fear is presented to you through visuals and sounds. You’re more of a passive observer, experiencing the fear as it’s shown on screen. This can make the fear more intense and immediate, but it’s not as personal because you’re not actively imagining it. So, the fear you feel when reading is different from watching a movie because reading involves your own imagination while watching is more about what’s shown to you.
The difference between the short story “Where are you going, where have you been?” (Joyce Carol Oates)” and most typical horror movies is the way that the horror is built up. When you watch a movie, everything is in front of you. The scenes where the villain is terrorizing people, the gore, the backstories, everything can either be seen or heard. However when you read it, as in this short story, it is up to the readers imagination and interpretation of what is going on in order to really fully capture just how terrifying the situation the protagonist (or other side characters) are really experiencing, based on what is written. If you were to compare a simple horror movie like “a nightmare on elm street”, compared to the short story, the difference is that when you’re reading, there is so much more description, so much more important dialogue that really make up the whole situation, while something like a freddy krueger movie really just has the antagonist going around killing people in their dreams.
The experience of fear while reading “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” differs significantly from that of watching a terrifying movie. In a movie, the visual and auditory stimuli can evoke a more immediate and intense reaction compared to reading a story. In the other hand viewers are confronted with pictures images and sounds designed to provoke a more realistic sensation of situations terror. Reading requires mental visualization relying on the reader’s imagination to interpret the events described on text. This reliance on imagination can vary among readers potentially limiting the some aspects like fear or jump-scares. When we were reading the story I wasn’t to aware of the situations in the reading, while reading the story, I found myself less aware of the situations compared to when watching a movie, this can be an effect of English not been my first language.
The terror of reading “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” are very different from the terror of watching a terrifying movie because when you’re ready a terrifying story all you really do is get goosebumps for real . When you’re watching a scary movie on the screen it is meant to make you jump at the screen spill your popcorn type of thing . You get scared & cover your eyes when watching a movie . Another thing is when you watch a scary movie depending on how scary it is it causes you to have sleepless nights that doesn’t happen when your reading a scary story . Being that a story can drag on for days you want have time to get scared the movie gets straight to the point so that you have enough time to actually get scared . Also when you tend to read scary books you tend to want to read more into the book when your watching a scary movie you stop to turn it off because it’s a horror that you can’t handle as much as you would if you were just reading a book .
When reading “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”, the narrator puts in a lot of imagery and wording to describe scary situation like Arnold in the story. When you’re up to the part where Arnold starts being weird and creepy you get some type of chills for a bit and makes you want to read more to see what will happen next. When reading you are learning about the situation at your paste, taking time reading and processing what is actually happening and trying to imagine it. But, when watching a terror movie you are actually seeing what is happening. All of the loud creepy sounds, the gore scenes is what brings people actual fear when watching. You can’t process the situation at your paste but have to process it quickly and understand it quickly. Also, when watching scary movies you end up getting scary dreams but when reading it is less likely to happen because you are not actually seeing the situation happening.
For me, the difference between reading “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” and watching a horror movie lies in this: when we watch a horror movie, the scares are often due to external stimuli, like suddenly appearing characters or a quiet, slightly eerie whisper. These are the intense moments that horror movies present to the audience. However, when we read a horror novel, like “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”, we rely on the author’s descriptions of creepy settings throughout the text and imagine if we were the protagonist, whether we would be intimidated in the same way. In the story, Connie, although not described as being physically harmed, can be imagined as despairing when she fails to resist and accepts her fate by stepping out of her house, which is unimaginable in its desperation. The story intentionally retains ambiguity and continuity at the end, allowing readers to imagine various outcomes, such as the sudden appearance of the girl’s family or a truly tragic fate for the girl. This leaves a profound impact on the reader.
I believe “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” is not the same kind of horror as a scary movie because in the movies you are being shown the scary parts or scene but as your reading, you can imagine it in any way you want, so I feel like imagery plays a big role. Also, the language and symbolism can also be taken in variety of ways depending on the readers own thinking. The author of the story uses very deep language and imagery which invites readers to create a situation in their head while reading. Unlike movies, readers can choose the pace, allowing deeper involvement and more complex emotional experiences. This combination of language and imagery increases the fear by creating a more personal, specific, thought provoking, and terrifying experience unlike in the movies you aren’t able to control what you’re seeing and go along with the pace of the movie.
In the short story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol Oates, the feeling of fear that readers experience is different from the one that horror movies stimulate. Movies often contain violent and gory scenes, which can be overwhelming for some viewers. On the other hand, stories do not have visual effects, so the frightening parts only exist in the reader’s creativity. Rather than showing scary images, stories describe them in detail, creating a feeling of concern and excitement. In the story, the character Arnold Friend is creepy, and his words and actions can make the reader’s skin crawl. For instance, his unsettling smile and the way he invades Connie’s personal space create a sense of unease that lingers throughout the narrative. In contrast to movies, where viewers can look away from the screen if it gets too scary, stories create an immersive experience that readers cannot escape because it all happens in their minds. Therefore, it is often more frightening and harder to forget.
There are various ways in which the one feels fear when reading “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” is not the same as when viewing a scary movie. First of all, the written word enables a more in-depth examination of the thoughts and feelings of the character, drawing the reader into Connie’s vulnerability and dread as she confronts Arnold Friend. This psychological nuance deepens the sense of dread and strengthens the reader’s bond with the protagonist.Second, literature frequently leaves certain facts up to the reader’s perception in favor of suspense and imagination. Comparing this uncertainty to the explicit sights of a movie, it can evoke a more individualized and persistent feeling of discomfort. Furthermore, the reading’s rhythm permits pauses for contemplation and suspense in between sections, thus increasing the tension. However, films may rely onscares and visual elements to give viewers a short scare, but these effects wear off fast as the scene is over. All things considered, fear in literature affects the reader in a distinctive and long-lasting way by appealing to the mind and emotions in diverse ways.
The terror that you feel from reading “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” is different than the terror being felt when watching a terrifying movie as reading a story requires you to use your imagination making it less scary, but watching a movie you can physically see what’s going on and the jump scares that are in the film makes the movie more terrifying than reading a scary book. Reading the book doesn’t give you the intensity that the movie gives. Both have their ways into making it terrifying but I feel like the movies are more scarier than reading a book because you can hear and see everything that is actually is happening which is scarier than imagining it. You can imagine anything scary and compare that to physically watching it on a movie, it’s more scarier in the film because you see all the chaos and goriness that’s there.
The terror felt when reading “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” is very different from the terror of watching a terrifying movie in the sense that when you’re watching a movie you can physically see whats going on and in a way that is more terrifying than read the story. For the story you have to use your imagination in order to “see” whats actually going on. You rely heavily on the details given to you in the story and so that can limit some people due to them not having much of an imagination.
In watching a terrifying movie, some actions can be responded to, like jumpscares and screaming. Movies are made for you to jump and get scared. Scary books are made for you just to be nervous about. You cannot be reading a scary book and jump from words, but you can jump from a pop-up of a clown or monster on your screen. Unlike books, movies have eerie music to go along with the story that gets your skin crawling. Books have descriptive words to have you imagine yourself in that scene to feel the fear. I think reading scary books is more imaginative and probably less scary. After watching a scary movie, I am sure everyone has had at least one nightmare about a character from that movie. Reading a book, you can only use your creativity and imagination to see characters. Knowing this in our minds may make the characters less scary in our heads to keep us from scaring ourselves.
I have decided to write my research paper on neglectful or abusive parents in fairy tales. I have found one source in the BMCC library and one source from Louisiana Tech University regarding the roles of these sorts of parents in specific stories. These fairy tales will include Snow White, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, Allerleirauh, and Rumpelstiltskin. I am also the proud owner of a beautiful “Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tales” book, so all stories discussed in the essay will be about those, labeled as my primary source. The secondary source from the BMCC library that I have chosen is called “The Rationalization of Abandonment and Abuse in Fairy Tales”, by Jack Zipes. He discusses how all the adults in “Hansel and Gretel” play their part to abuse and neglect the children. The article also delves into the social norms of 19thcentury Germany, and how it systematically allowed the reader to overlook the darkest parts of the story out of ignorance and societal conditioning. Even though this source is specifically about “Hansel and Gretel”, it is also relevant to the rest of the fairytales, since all these stories were adapted for that time period by the Brother’s Grimm. I decided to pull ideas from the other secondary source “Finding Our “Happily Ever After”: How Poor Fairy- Tale Parenting Breeds a Better Child, Chapter 2: BAD FAIRY TALE PARENTING BY STEREOTYPICALLY EVIL STEPMOTHERS AND ABUSIVE FATHERS”, by Brandie Crain, since I wanted to be able to add a few more examples of this theme in other fairy tales.
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