A Story of Growth
In John Updike’s story “A&P,” the character Sammy, a 19-year-old cashier, aims to impress three bold girls who walk into his store half dressed. However, while Sammy is intrigued by the girls, his boss Lengel is not happy with the girl’s attire. Sammy’s implied principles allow us, the readers, to relate to his situation. Sammy starts off as an immature, but well intentioned, teenager who finds growth through his childish ways. His blunt opinions towards customers and coworkers…
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