A&P Questions on Herring Snacks
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Literary devices, symbols, metaphors, and irony in John Updike's "A&P"
In John Updike's "A&P," notable literary devices include symbolism, such as the A&P store representing societal norms and conformity. Metaphors are used to compare the characters to elements...
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What do the herring snacks symbolize in "A&P"?
In "A&P," the herring snacks symbolize the upper-class world that Sammy aspires to join.
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What does Queenie purchase at the A&P?
Queenie buys one jar of “Kingfish Fancy Herring Snacks in Pure Sour Cream” at the A&P. It soon becomes clear that this purchase is symbolic of her family’s elevated social and economic status.