What Is The Climax Of A & P By John Updike

In the short story, “A&P” by John Updike, the main protagonist--Sammy--finds himself caged and locked in a battle between what is ‘right’ and what is ‘wrong’, while also proving himself to be more of an antihero, rather than our traditional hero. The first impression we gain about Sammy, is that he is a 19 year old boy working the “third check-out slot.” He is a completely normal boy who is merely working a summer job at a grocery store. Does he have any real power here? No, not really. All he does is “ring up” boxes and bottles all day. This is where we initially realize that Sammy has no real impact on the world that goes on around him. Following the events that ensue within the story, our climax is met with an “I quit” from Sammy, after