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A & P by John Updike is a short story that uses an everyday situation to explicate modern societal conflicts. ... The setting of the story is the grocery franchise of the A & P, which is an institution distinct to our society. ... To confine himself to working at the A & P is to hinder further change and excitement in life, which is the reason behind his quitting. ... ” He realizes that in her eyes, the people that work at the A & P must look crummy, and this furthers his cause to break from his place in society. ... Coetzee explores many themes that are found in A & P. ... A & P and Disgrace end similarly in that both characters successfully come to terms with themselves and their new role in society. A & P ends by Sammy saying, “…my stomach kind of fell as I felt how hard the world was going to be to me hereafter (Updike 359).