The A and P Analysis Question

After reading “A&P” by John Updike, please answer the following questions:

1. Why do you think Updike choose Sammy as the narrator? How does his narration depict him as a character in the story?

2. How does the setting of the story shape its meaning? How do details about the merchandise or space contribute to the story?

3. What is the story’s central conflict? Does it seem serious or trivial to you?

4. Sammy describes his quitting as a “gesture.” For whom is this gesture made – for one audience or for multiple audiences? Explain your answer.

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