This piece was strong in the description of its characters and setting, which were both detailed and powerful. I found the story interesting because of the unexpected conflict that arises which takes the story in a completely different way. Through Updike's characterization of Sammy, I found him to be rash in the decisions he made. I felt it worked to both show characterization and push forward the conflict. Through the conflict Sammy was also portrayed as perhaps young because an adult would give the situation a thought before making major decisions. Sammy seems to have made his decision to impress the girls who by the end have left already. I think the ending is powerful becaues it leaves him to bear his consequences, like an adult in the real world.
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