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Psychoanalysis In John Updike's 'A & P'

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My main topic or main focus is psychoanalysis which involves the readers to question the actions of either the author or the characters in the story. In this case I decided to explore the actions of the characters in the story and their motivations. I have to question the characters actions and evaluate what might had been going through their minds that lead them to their final decision. I have research Freud and Erickson to back up my arguements. My thesis statement still needs work but here it is: One can argue with the help of psychoanalysis the reader can find an explanation for the characters motivations, actions, and emotions presented in these stories "A&P" by John Updike and "The Rocking

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