I totally agree with the post as Stephanie clarified the criticism theory and demonstrated examples from Updike's "A&P" that are strongly bonded to the Feminist Criticism.
I would just add some more examples to support the Idea of Feminist Criticism:
- Queenie exhibits confidence and distinction in the way she strolls. She shows a complete disregard for the reactions of others, concentrating rather on her own needs and requirements. She seeks no men approval for her actions; she simple does what pleases her. On the other hand, the customers of the A&P; old housewives and husbands, don't indicate acceptance of Queenie’s perspectives, but they would rather conform and adjust to social norms. In addition to that, this idea of the female freedom
I would just add some more examples to support the Idea of Feminist Criticism:
- Queenie exhibits confidence and distinction in the way she strolls. She shows a complete disregard for the reactions of others, concentrating rather on her own needs and requirements. She seeks no men approval for her actions; she simple does what pleases her. On the other hand, the customers of the A&P; old housewives and husbands, don't indicate acceptance of Queenie’s perspectives, but they would rather conform and adjust to social norms. In addition to that, this idea of the female freedom