While A&P rejected the status quo, Orientation accepts the dysfunction in their lives. Sammy in A&P decided to break away from the status quo and become her own individual. On the other hand, the Orientation narrator accepted his position in the group, and individualized himself to fit into a viable position for the company (Orozco, 1-5). Both are appropriate responses to a situation that can potentially question one’s self-image. How one reacts is dependent on their supporting characters and theme, but in general, it is an reaction thanks to one
While A&P rejected the status quo, Orientation accepts the dysfunction in their lives. Sammy in A&P decided to break away from the status quo and become her own individual. On the other hand, the Orientation narrator accepted his position in the group, and individualized himself to fit into a viable position for the company (Orozco, 1-5). Both are appropriate responses to a situation that can potentially question one’s self-image. How one reacts is dependent on their supporting characters and theme, but in general, it is an reaction thanks to one