Raymond Carver’s and Joyce Carol Oates writing takes on different styles several ways. Carver takes a pared-down style in “Cathedral,” focusing on minimalism and plain communication. He uses basic language to express a feeling of reality, focusing on everyday occurrences and allowing readers to draw deeper meanings from the interactions between people. For example, Carver’s descriptions are limited, but the deeper meaning is full with passion, such as when the blind guy and the narrator bond while painting a church. In comparison, Joyce Carol Oates “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” uses a more thorough and richly descriptive approach. Her writing is full of rich imagery, which adds tension and creates an exciting setting. The first scene, in which she explains Connie’s duality\u00a0is an excellent example of her careful style,\u00a0“Everything about her had two sides to it, one for home and one for anywhere that was not home.” Oates\u00a0use of rich descriptions draws readers into the characters\u00a0inner and outside worlds, resulting in a deeper narrative setting. As a result, while Carver’s method is more specific , Oates\u00a0approach is broader and more diverse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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