Updikes A&P

John Updike’s A&P is short story which issues great enjoyment to readers of all ages. Updike writes the story from a viewpoint of a younger, more contemporary person. Even though it does not compare to masterpieces in short stories, the story holds it’s own merit by its uninvolved nature and its simplicity. The style used by John Updike truly contrasts that used by other short writers such as Flannery O’Connor and …

…tan... (28)...and the plump one, in plaid, that I liked better from the back. (30) Overall, John Updike, did a very good job of bringing the reader into the story A&P and making them him feel like he has a first hand participation in the antics. Although the in the end and even throughout the story the main character lacks maturity and responsibility on his part, its humorous nature made it quite an enjoyable piece.