Love in A&P
Love is present in John Updike's “A&P”, when the store manager asks the girls to leave due to their swimsuits that they wore in the store, which then prompts Sammy to quit his job. Updike writes, “’Sammy, you don’t want to do this to your Mom and Dad,’ he tells me. It’s true, I don’t. But it seems to me that once you begin a gesture it’s fatal not to go through with it” (Updike 35-37). Sammy’s rebellious action of resignation further illustrates how teenagers often make irresponsible decisions when it comes to the idea of love, or infatuation in this case. Even though Sammy understands the consequences of his actions, meaning he would disappoint his parents and possibly ruin his life, at least in the short term, he still quits his job only to stand up for three girls he has never met. His immaturity represents the typical teenager who ultimately makes rash decisions when faced with the decision of standing for what he believes in or making the responsible choice.
Love is present in John Updike's “A&P”, when the store manager asks the girls to leave due to their swimsuits that they wore in the store, which then prompts Sammy to quit his job. Updike writes, “’Sammy, you don’t want to do this to your Mom and Dad,’ he tells me. It’s true, I don’t. But it seems to me that once you begin a gesture it’s fatal not to go through with it” (Updike 35-37). Sammy’s rebellious action of resignation further illustrates how teenagers often make irresponsible decisions when it comes to the idea of love, or infatuation in this case. Even though Sammy understands the consequences of his actions, meaning he would disappoint his parents and possibly ruin his life, at least in the short term, he still quits his job only to stand up for three girls he has never met. His immaturity represents the typical teenager who ultimately makes rash decisions when faced with the decision of standing for what he believes in or making the responsible choice.