John Updike's A & P and James Joyce's Araby share many of the same literary traits. ... This is the reason why there are similarities as well as deviations from Joyce's original piece. ... As much as Updike's rendition is different from Joyce's original work, the two pieces are as closely related as any literary writings can be. ... One considerable difference between Updike's A & P and Joyce's Araby is the gap between the young men's ages, with Updike's embarking upon his twenties while Joyce's is of a significantly more tender age. ... Their ...

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