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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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2. A & P: Summary
3. A & P: John Updike Biography
4. A & P: Characters
5. A & P: Themes
6. A & P: Style
7. A & P: Historical Context
8. A & P: Critical Overview
9. A & P: Essays and Criticism
   1. Presaging the Youthful Rebellion of the 1960s
   2. John Updike's "A & P": A Return Visit to "Araby"
   3. Irony and Innocence in John Updike's "A & P"
   4. Updike and the Critics: Reflections on "A & P"
   5. Sammy's Colloquial Voice in "A & P"
10. A & P: Compare and Contrast
11. A & P: Topics for Further Study
12. A & P: Media Adaptations
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