Symbolism In John Updike's A & P

Most authors include symbolism in their works which creates meaning to the story or to its own characters. In the short story, “A&P”, John Updike describes the appearance and clothing of the characters which symbolizes the persona of the characters. Updike uses symbolism in different passages and scenes to illustrate the possession of independence. With the use of symbolism, John Updike creates an image of Sammy who desires his own freedom but is kept from having that liberty because of his surroundings. In the end, Updike incorporates the part where Sammy takes his apron off which signifies his wanting of