Is the decision that Sammy makes at the end of "A & P” an act of honor and integrity, or a reflection of foolishness and immaturity? Take one side and support with details from the story,
which you will use to argue your position. Remember that you are to convince the readers that
your understanding is insightful and can be supported by a close reading of the story as you
offer key details from the work to support and explain your line of reasoning. Do not provide a
plot summary-offer an analysis that argues for a particular understanding of the work.