John Updike’s short story A&P is narrated by the dynamic character of Sammy, a nineteen-year-old grocery clerk at a local A&P. The story focuses on his experience involving three young girls who come into the store. Through Sammy’s analysis and observations of those around him, the reader is able to better understand his character. Sammy displays obvious immaturity, is chauvinistic in his views on women, and is disinterested in his surroundings. However, at the end of the story, Sammy’s impulsivity…
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