John Updike’s story "A & P" depicts a seemingly insignificant event in the life of a young man, Sammy, who is employed at a supermarket. Closely examined, Sammy’s motive for abruptly quitting his job may not be as transparent as it seems. In addition to his obvious physical attraction to the girl he calls "Queenie," Sammy’s desire to make a dramatic "gesture" may be driven as well by other motives, motives that he himself may not be fully aware of. What, in your view, is his deepest motive for quitting? Does Sammy, in the end, believe that his rebellious act has been a futile one? What does he mean when he considers, in the final line, "how hard the world was going to be to [him] hereafter"? What, if anything, has he learned from the experience? Your thesis should focus primarily on what you see as Sammy’s most important motive, but you may also consider more than one motive. Also, do not jump straight to the final part of the story, but work your way through all the essential parts of the story, subordinating your analysis of each of the key parts to your thesis. Avoid excessive plot narration!


3 pp double-spaced. You may write morethan the minimum. Use MLA formatting.



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