Connie and her mother had a very poor relationship that contributed to her constantly wanting to rebel against what her mother truly wanted. "Her mother, who noticed everything and knew everything and who hadn't much reason any longer to look at her own face, scolded Connie about it. Stop gawking at yourself, who are you? You think you're so pretty?" (Oates, 614) By this statement from Connie's mother we can infer that she was very jealous of Connie's appearance and would take this jealousy out on her daughter. "Why don't you keep your room clean like your sister? How've you got your hair fixed-what the hell stinks

c." This urgent feeling reflects Connie's desire for something more sexually stimulating than the kissing sessions she spends with the boys, like Eddie." (Tierce & Crafton, 643)

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Approximate Word count = 874
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)