Original PromptOptimize this handout for print in BW. Then recreate it by putting the guiding prompts on the top to help students before they get started. Make it two pages, giving students ample space to write. After the table, have students reflect on what they learn with a guiding prompt (in a paragraph).
This resource focuses on character voice analysis in John Updike's short story "A&P." It aims to help students understand how Sammy's narrative voice reveals character traits and explores deeper themes such as individualism and rebellion against conformity. The resource includes guiding prompts for analysis, encouraging students to examine Sammy's language, perception of others, and the subtext of his descriptions. It prompts students to identify specific textual evidence to support their insights, ultimately leading to a synthesis and reflection on how Sammy's voice connects his mundane reality to broader societal themes.