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shely008
shely008
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High School - 12th Grade

How does Sammy use the word principle in "A & P"?

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Posted by shely008 on Sunday February 17, 2008 at 2:32 PM and tagged with a & p, john updike, principle, sammy.

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  1. gbeatty Teacher
    College - Freshman

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    Actually, he doesn't formally use the word "principle" in the story. He uses the idea, though. Sammy stands up for fairness, and for protecting those who don't have power, through his act of quitting. Actually, though, in attempting to stand up for principles, Sammy also shows off; he is acting ethically to impress the girls.

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    Posted by gbeatty on Tuesday February 19, 2008 at 4:50 PM