"Where Are You Going?, Where Have You Been?"

This story was a pretty good suspense story. I think it was just a stupid part of Connie to just go anywhere she wanted to. As a parent, I would be on my daughters life but also show some privacy making sure I'm fair with her. Another thing this story pointed out was that there are many creeps out there. Some even at a young age! It is sad to hear about that but at the same time it might not be the attackers fault. I know it sounds bad but reasonwhy I said it was because the attacker can have a sad, bad or miserable history like growing up as a child. I have watched episodes of Law & Order SVU and there are stories like these ones that happen all the time.

"Oedipus"

This has got to be one of the longest stories I have ever read. Not going to lie but it was boring. It had some points in the story were it caught my attetion. Other than that, I was just bored reading it. If I were acting though as if I was in a play, I wouldnt mind acting. I have never heard of the writer Sophocles who was around the 496-406 B.C. time period. I have read about homer and other stories around that time. I dont think i would want to read another story by him though.

"Under the Banyan Tree"

I never knew what a Banyan tree was till I researched it. Its a tree native in India, it's in the Mulberry family and it holds vast of memories. The young plants put forth roots, which supports the second massive limbs of the tree. Pretty impressive what nature can offer to us. It attracts alot of animals like monkeys and birds. But as for insects, it is the wasps that occupy because it pollinates the tree.

"The Problem With Human Compassion"

I wonder if I were to be abandoned and stuck in a ship all alone, would people come and save me? I HOPE SO IF THEY DID A DOG! I mean no offense to anyone, I love dogs but alot of people put alot of money to save him. People out there need it more and have major problems than the dog had. But hey its all love at the end. lucky dog, more of a celebrity than me!

"Dinner For One"

This comedy show was funny for an old classic black and white film. It had humor and showed some points. What I mean when I say points, the old lady was lonely and had no friends and had to ask her butler to re-enact as her fellow friends. I think that money cant buy you friends, its how you act and hold yourself determines who you meet and become at times. I wouldnt mind wathcing this show if I were born in those days.

"Beauty"

The story was boring to me. Only thing that caught my attention was at the end when she mentioned Cindy Crawford because i think shes beautiful. I tried seaching for Jane Martin but could not find a picture of her for a weird reason. This was my first time reading a story by this author. No worry though, I do not think I'm going to be reading any of her stories for awhile.

"Big Black Good Man"

After reading this story, I thought it was just another story about a white male being intimidated by a black male, except for his size which is understandable. What made the sailor so rowdy was that it was late at night, he wanted to relax with a lady. I guess back in the day if you wanted sex just ask the teller or attendant for one hah! Richard Wright is also popular for writing other pieces such as " The Man Who Was Almost A Man".