A plant that requires direct sunlight should be put in direct sunlight to grow; if the choice is not to put the plant in a well-lit area, then the plant will die. John Updike, the author of A&P, provides a well-written short story that perfectly exemplifies that every action has a consequence. He writes about a boy (Sammy) who works at a grocery store observing a group of three girls in extreme detail about how they behave throughout their time shopping and the reactions they get from others on their choice of dress. Sammy scans the girl's item and enters a lecture between the store manager and the girls. The store manager tells them that he disapproves of their choice of dress, while the girls simply do not care and walk out. Sammy then feels the need to …show more content…
The aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid afores Sammy's way of thinking is unique. He did not think of the consequences before he spoke, and decided to quit. The reality Sammy made up in his head about his relationship with the girls and how his boss treated the girls supposedly made him feel the right to say, “I quit.” Now Sammy has to face the consequences, and when he leaves the building, he feels the burden of how complex the world will be for him. This is because if Sammy continues to make uneducated choices without thinking of the consequences that will be brought, then unmistakably, he will have a burden of negative consequences throughout his lifetime. The author is deeply descriptive in his writing. John Updike provides a smooth, explanatory, and flowing story about how actions affect every aspect of life, whether wanted or not. Updike flawlessly delivered a plot filled to the brim with interpretations for the reader to choose from and analyze. He knows exactly what he is doing with the phrases and metaphors to help the readers understand who the main character is and how he will continue throughout his