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A & P

In “A & P,” by John Updike, the main character’s attitude transforms from his willingness to comply with an unsatisfactory life to his self decision to abruptly disassociate himself from his situation and to allow more self pleasure in his daily activities. Sammy’s life is repetitious and incredibly boring, lacking the freedom and self guidance that others his age enjoy. Observing the leisurely lives of the girls in the store helps him to realize the dullness of his life and how he is on course to live less thrilling life like most others in town. This encounter is an epiphany in Sammy’s life and accordingly inspires him to defy his employer and live a less controlled life and distinguish himself apart from others who live routine and dull lifestyles.

The life of Sammy is irritatingly repetitious and slavish, lacking the freedom that he desires. The stories’ setting is seemingly a hot summer day, one that most people prefer to reserve for personal enjoyment. Nevertheless, Sammy is once again working, as he often does, doing the exact same actions in the same manner in the same environment that he always does. The old ladies diligently go over their shopping lists and economize to save extra cents by sacrific

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