Stalking (Joyce Carol Oates)

Stalking
Author Joyce Carol Oates
Country Apparently a U.S. suburb
Language English
Subject Girls, 1970’s, United States or Americans, Adolescence, Teenagers, Theft, Suburban life
Genre Psychological fiction, Short fiction
Publication date
1972

Stalking is a fictional story about a young girl growing up in modern suburbia written by Joyce Carol Oates.[1][2] The story is meant as a criticism of modern American society and the detrimental effects that it can have on youth. The main character in this story is stalking the “Invisible Adversary”, who is the personification of the neglect that she has experienced.

References

  1. (2003). Getting to the Reader. The Free Essays Website retrieved May 27, 2010
  2. "Stalking", Admin (http://www.enotes.com/ E Notes), retrieved August 26, 2011


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