Based on the story "A & P" it is a clear example to the saying "Men will go to extreme measures to impress a women". As seen here in the story "A & P" written by John Updike.the first character goes by the name Sammy, he is a cashier at a supermarket("A & P"), Sammy displays a classic example of a man trying to impress a woman by all means . Sammy rash decision to quit his job was a bad idea and will definitely have an adverse effect on him in the future which he didn't take the time to think about it because he was quick to act on impulse while the lady he was admiring was still in his presence.
Sammy seems to be wrapped up in a fairy scene right from the start when he says, "In walks three girls in nothing but bathing suits" (Updike 1026). Sammy continues to follow the ladies with every step they take while He notices every individual detail about the girls from the color of their bathing suits to the tan lines that appeared on their bodies. During this moment he is checking out "one of these cash-register-watchers," and he is being pointed out for ringing up her item twice which …show more content…
He is left to make the decision of whether to quit or not, after the girls leave. Lengel is a family friend, and reminds Sammy that his parents would not be happy if he were to quit. At this time, Sammy also realizes that if he backs down he will never be able to stand up for his beliefs later in life (Magill 2335). He decides to take the consequences and realizes the world will be a little tougher from that point on. It is clear that Sammy tried to win the girls over by being their hero. The girls' arrogance and fancy snacks showed that they were upper-class, and this was a change for Sammy, who was a small town boy. By quitting, he only tried to make the girls notice him. Unfortunately, he impressed no one, and made life harder on
Sammy seems to be wrapped up in a fairy scene right from the start when he says, "In walks three girls in nothing but bathing suits" (Updike 1026). Sammy continues to follow the ladies with every step they take while He notices every individual detail about the girls from the color of their bathing suits to the tan lines that appeared on their bodies. During this moment he is checking out "one of these cash-register-watchers," and he is being pointed out for ringing up her item twice which …show more content…
He is left to make the decision of whether to quit or not, after the girls leave. Lengel is a family friend, and reminds Sammy that his parents would not be happy if he were to quit. At this time, Sammy also realizes that if he backs down he will never be able to stand up for his beliefs later in life (Magill 2335). He decides to take the consequences and realizes the world will be a little tougher from that point on. It is clear that Sammy tried to win the girls over by being their hero. The girls' arrogance and fancy snacks showed that they were upper-class, and this was a change for Sammy, who was a small town boy. By quitting, he only tried to make the girls notice him. Unfortunately, he impressed no one, and made life harder on