One of the most important aspects of any story is its setting. The setting provides readers with necessary background information, helps to establish the tone and atmosphere of the story, and can even influence the plot. John Updike’s A&P is a perfect example of how setting can be used effectively in a story. Set in … Read more
“A&P” is a short story written by John Updike. It tells the story of a young man named Sammy who works in a grocery store called A&P. One day, three girls come into the store wearing nothing but bathing suits. Sammy is intrigued by them and ends up quitting his job to follow them. The … Read more
John Updike’s A&P is a short story that tells the tale of an eighteen-year-old girl who quits her job in protest. The story follows three days in her life, all beginning with her working at A&P (a grocery store) and ending with her quitting after confronting a group of girls she thinks are too “brave” … Read more
A&P is a short story written by John Updike in 1961. A&P, or A Kind of Store, tells the story of a young cashier’s thoughts as he works through an average day at his local A&P supermarket. The protagonist, Sammy, befriends three girls who are dressed immodestly for the A&P, and he is given a … Read more