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John Updike
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A 6 page paper which examines the life of John Updike and then presents a discussion of Updike’s essay “A & P.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAupAP.rtf

John Updike's 'A&P'
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This 5 page paper analyzes the short story with an emphasis on the role of Sammy, the narrator. The theme of class consciousness is a focus of this paper that explores several aspects of this well known work. No bibliography.
Filename: SA104AP.rtf

John Updike's A & P
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of some of the central themes of John Updike's story A & P. This paper considers the issue of point of view, especially Updike's use of the first person narrative. No additional sources cited.
Filename: MHUpdike.rtf

John Updike's Life Reflected in "Pigeon Feathers" and "A & P"
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A ten page paper showing how John Updike used the material of his own life to craft these two stories. Although "Pigeon Feathers" is more demonstrably autobiographical than "A & P", both stories reflect circumstances of Updike's life and concerns he had at the time of their writing. Bibliography lists fifteen sources.
Filename: KBupdik3.wps

John Updike/A&P
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A 5 page analysis of John Updike's short story A&P. The writer argues that the story is primarily concerned with this adolescent's maturing from an innocent toward more mature comprehension of sexuality, but also that the girls in the story can be viewed as symbolic of class and privilege. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khjuap.rtf

John Updike/Sammy quitting in "A & P"
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A 5 page essay that analyzes the decision of Sammy in John Updike's short story, "A & P," to quit his job in order to impress a girl. The writer argues that Sammy made a rash and wrong decision. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khsamerr.rtf

John Updike/The Beauty of the Lilies
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A 5 page research paper that summarizes and analyzes John Updike's The Beauty of the Lilies. In this novel, Updike finds similarities between the decline of interest in religion in the twentieth century and the increase in the popularity of cinema, as he tracks a single family through four generations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khjubotl.rtf

John Updike/The Rumor
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A 4 page essay on John Updike's short story "The Rumor." Through the processes of setting, symbolism and characterization, Updike demonstrates how the theme of the contextual nature of human relationships can lead to new interpretation of the self and a changed view of reality for the story's protagonist. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khrumup.rtf

John Webster/Duchess of Malfi
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A 4 page essay that examines the themes of poison and disease in this Jacobean drama that rivals Shakespeare for tragedy and human pathos. The write argues that Webster uses these themes to emphasize his points concerning the structure of society during this era, as well as the worldview of those opposing the Duchess who see her actions as a "disease" against society. However, Webster makes it clear that it is the brothers who constitute a "poison" and "disease" in the societal framework, not the strong-willed Duchess. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khmalfi.rtf

John Woolman’s “Journal” and Benjamin Franklin’s “Autobiography” and “The Way to Wealth”
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This 5 page report discusses the writings of two great Americans from the 18th century -- the relatively unknown John Woolman and the very well-known Ben Franklin. Each offered important insight regarding morality, business, and morality in business. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWwoolmn.rtf