One of the most important decisions that an author has to make when writing a story is how it is to be presented to the reader. Whether its going to be a first or a third person narrative, what kind of language is to be used, and the writing style of the author himself, play an immense role in the story. In A&P, John Updike's detailed description of the world through Sammy's eyes helps …showed first 75 words of 544 total…

…showed last 75 words of 544 total…observed every little detail about everything. This technique again told the reader a lot about Sammy and created a climate in which the story is taking place. One example is his description of the chunky girl in a bright green bathing suit. He pointed out every little thing even her tan-line. This much detail makes the story seem very intriguing and realistic. People want to read about things that everybody notices but never talk about.