Although Short, John Updike's "A & P" Is Big On Enjoyment

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His comments and
actions sounded more immature than mature, so I was able to relate more closely
to the work. I found that there were many thought processes that are similar to
an adolescent boys, rather than to a more experienced adult. A good example of
this can be seen toward the end of paragraph 2 when he gives his interpretation
of what happens in a girls mind. He makes a simile to a bee buzzing in a glass
jar. A mature person would never make a statement that is so thoughtless. I
enjoyed it very much.

I'm able to make a few emotional connections to Sammy, the main
character, as well.. In the story, there are many clues that point to him as a
girl watcher / admirer. I tend to think that all gentlemen at that age and
maturity level feel similar ways toward the opposite sex. In the passage,
"...you know, the kind of girl the other girls think is very 'striking' and
'attractive' but never quite makes it, as they very well know, which is why they
like her so much..." ...

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