Post by rmay99 on Sept 25, 2015 2:53:50 GMT
In the story "A & P" by John Updike, point of view is extremely important. The point of view used in this story is that of first person. It is written directly from the protagonist's viewpoint. The plot of this story becomes vital in terms of what the purpose of the protagonist's actions are. In "A & P," the teenage grocery boy becomes very well understood; the reader gets to see into his mind through the description of his thoughts and what the boy is experiencing from his perspective.
The story consists of an absent-minded low life grocery boy with lustful eyes for a few minimally dressed girls. He practically throws out his entire job just to please these girls. After his boss gives the girls a stern talking to, he quits and gives up his only income. This shows his overall insecurity and his desperation to find someone to have as a girlfriend. He eventually comes to realize the mistake he made and how his quitting meant no income and hard times. If one were to see the story from an outsider perspective, he or she would most likely not understand what the boy was doing, and all of his actions, such as handing in his apron to quit, would appear very peculiar and unexpected. No one would understand what the boy was feeling inside nor the true moral of the story had the story been in third person. Even in third person limited or omniscient where one could see the boy's every thought, it would not have the same effect as the I gives a better sense of relatability and sympathy.
Overall, the story "A & P" by John Updike has a very special place for it's point of view. Point of view is paramount it the story's success to readers. The first person creates a relatable, easily understood story and charcter whereas other points of view would lack in full scope.
The story consists of an absent-minded low life grocery boy with lustful eyes for a few minimally dressed girls. He practically throws out his entire job just to please these girls. After his boss gives the girls a stern talking to, he quits and gives up his only income. This shows his overall insecurity and his desperation to find someone to have as a girlfriend. He eventually comes to realize the mistake he made and how his quitting meant no income and hard times. If one were to see the story from an outsider perspective, he or she would most likely not understand what the boy was doing, and all of his actions, such as handing in his apron to quit, would appear very peculiar and unexpected. No one would understand what the boy was feeling inside nor the true moral of the story had the story been in third person. Even in third person limited or omniscient where one could see the boy's every thought, it would not have the same effect as the I gives a better sense of relatability and sympathy.
Overall, the story "A & P" by John Updike has a very special place for it's point of view. Point of view is paramount it the story's success to readers. The first person creates a relatable, easily understood story and charcter whereas other points of view would lack in full scope.
