Updike's Views

After listening to the interview with Updike, I realized that his intention of the story A&P was different then I perceived it. Updike had intended for Sammy to be a hero. He said Sammy's intentions were noble and he was meant to be the girls hero. His action of quiting his job was related to the feminine protest and wanting to find his own way. I now see Sammy differently than when I read it the first time. Having the knowledge of the author's intent for Sammy helps the reader to see how he was suppose to be a hero even if they did not agree because of the way the story was written.

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