1. It does say in the story that the beach is five miles away, so I'm assuming that the community is very relaxed and laid back especially in the summer. The women are respectful and considerate towards others, "…the women generally put on a shirt or shorts... before they get out of the car into the street." Some families are large, "…women with six children…" which tells me that the people that live I this town are family oriented and like children. This town seems like an average suburban town, like most town are in Boston. This community resembles my town very much. Since I live off a Main street, I'm right in the middle of town, two blocks down there is a bank, and across the street from my house there is a church. I think most small, suburban towns are very similar.

2. I don't think Sammy is a "male chauvinist pig." He is a 19 year old boy who works in a boring supper market with not much action or too much to do. Because of the age he is, if he sees a pretty girl......

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Title: "A & P" By John Updike
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