Read Joyce Carol Oates' story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" and watch the video of Bob Dylan singing "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue," both found by clicking the following links:

jco.usfca.edu/works/wgoing/text.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E06SoECIp1U

Then, complete the following two part assignment, posting your responses in the comments below.

1) Joyce Carol Oates took her inspiration for the story 

"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" in part from the song "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue."  What similarities between these the story and the song do you see?  

2) Choose a song that is meaningful to you.  Write a two page story using that song as inspiration.  Post the story, including a link to the song if available.