This narrative engages the reader because it is such a change from the list that precedes it.
The reader moves from a list in lines 1-10 and then moves into the author's personal experience of tachycardia. This engages the reader because it is immediately interesting, and the reader wants to continue reading to find out how this attack connects to the larger theme of nature.
Furthermore, the language Oates uses features clear imagery -- we can easily imagine her lying there, on the ground. The effect is a powerful one and immediately interesting to the reader.
It connotes the minor importance of these individuals
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Ah, dating! Symbol of love! But what is the right age to start? I strongly believe that dating should be at the age of 16 because that is a time when you are almost an adult and becoming (much) more responsible. Especially when you are having a Sweet 16.
To add on, this is also a time when you are almost done with high school, this sports a level of maturity and responsibility from a person thus giving them practice to focus on important decisions in life while still in a relationship.
However, I also believe it’s up to the parents/guardian and the person possibly looking for love. To explain, the person may not look for love for a variety of different reasons, such as sexuality, anxiety etc. Moreover, the parents/guardians may not allow dating at a specific age because of their experience, things they’ve heard, or even just being a “helicopter parent(s)”.
All in all, my position on dating age is very versatile. I believe it can be at age 16 because if the level of maturity and responsibility. On the other hand, it can be because of sexuality, anxiety or the rules parents/guardians put in place.
