Part one of term paper
The short story A & P, by John Updike, can be broken down into a number of components, which include characters, setting, plot, point of view, and the theme. A & P is a story about a young man, about 19, named Sammy, who is a cashier at a local supermarket. His supporting characters are: Lengel, who is the store manager; Stoksie, Sammy's bud ...

Part two of term paper
... surrounded around Sammy, a teenager, who is about to become an adult. The story, basically, shows the first step of his metamorphoses. The events of the story are seen through eyes of the main character. The reader is able to experience his points of view, his feelings and his problems. I believe that John Updike's main theme of the story is the idea of growing up, being independent, making decisions on our own, and being responsible for the consequences. The point in life where we can't do wha ...