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A & P | Essays and Criticism
- Presaging the Youthful Rebellion of the 1960s
In the following essay, the author argues that Updike's story presages the youthful rebellion of the 1960s.
- John Updike's "A & P": A Return Visit to "Araby"
In the following essay, Wells draws comparisons between Updike 's "A&P" and James Joyce's famous story of adolescent epiphany, "Araby."
- Irony and Innocence in John Updike's "A & P"
In the following essay, Dessner presents insight into the character of Sammy, whom the critic believes does not realize what his real troubles in life will be.
- Updike and the Critics: Reflections on "A & P"
In the following essay, he discusses the reasons he sees for the enduring popularity of Updike's story and theorizes about the symbolism of the story's brand names.
- Sammy's Colloquial Voice in "A & P"
In the following excerpt, Greiner discusses "A & P,'' focusing particularly upon the character of Sammy.
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