A + P John Updike Analysis

Trashy. Three girls. Public stores. These are all of the things that form the story “A+P” by John Updike believe that the three girls were dressed very inappropriate and improper because they were dressed in their swimsuits, went into public places, and peoples opinions probably weren't very tremendous of the girls being dressed like that.

“Queenie, Plaid,and Big Tall Goony-Goony” (Updike), were all dressed very inappropriately. Plaid was wearing a two piece bathing suit; she was also a very chunky, which wasn't a marvelous eyesite. Big Tall Goony-Goony, she was monstrous. Queenie was the best of them all, she was perfect in Sammy’s eyes. Although Sammy thought they looked well, in my eyes they honestly didn’t. “In walks three girls in nothing but their bathing suits.” Swimwear shouldn't be worn anywhere other than on a beach or on private property. Although that is just my opinion, the girls decided to carry on, and wear the beach wear into public stores in the story “A+P.”
The three girls went into a public stores dressed half naked! “The suit had slipped a little” (Updike). Not only do they have the swimsuits on, but they actually have the nerve to show even more than needed. The text states that Queenie “ lifts a folded dollar bill out of the hollow at the center of her nubbled pink top.” Public stores and facilities are for suitable display. For this reason, people in the stores and in town may think poorly of the