A & P By John Updike Character Analysis

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How you ever did anything so drastic or careless for attention for someone you find attractive, people has at least done this before.Especially the character that will be introduce in this story. This analysis is on one of John Updike’s famous stories “A&P”. This essay will focus on the identification of the character and what role this character portrays; protagonist or antagonist. After selecting a character it will describe him or her in depth in the following categories appearance, personal traits, and their actions in the story. Additionally, it will also discuss the conflict and the character's place in it. By examining the character in these three sections hopefully it will give the readers a better understanding on the story but most …show more content…
Sammy is checking out Queenie and her friends at the register until the store manager, Mr. Lengel approaches the register. Mr. Lengel notices that the three girls are wearing bathing suits which are provocative and against the store policy. He confronts Queenie and her friends informing them of the clothing policy in the store. Mr.Lengel knows Sammy is annoyed that Mr. Lengel was being so strict on the girls and he knows Mr. Lengel is making them feel bad for what they are wearing, Sammy continues with their checkout and finishes the transaction. This is where the conflict of Man v. Self occurs. Sammy has a choice to voice his view on the situation right in front of him. He can be quiet and let Mr. Lengel speak to Queenie and ruin his chance with her, or defend her and do something heroic to impress her. As Sammy sees Queenie exiting the store, he makes the decision to turn around to tell Mr.Lengel that he is quitting. Mr. Lengel informs him that he will be making a big mistake leaving the family business by quitting. Sammy says he does not care and hoping this action will grab Queenie’s attention. He storms out the store hoping Queenie witnesses the commotion. When he leaves the store, there is no sign of Queenie anywhere and begins to contemplate what he is going to do after quitting the family
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