Initiation Story

The enlightenment story "A & P" by John Updike is based on the moment of cashier's life. He is called Sammy and he calls his position at the grocery store as a slot inspector. Sammy took time to observe and wanted to know the customer. One day, in the workplace, three girls in a bikini style entered the store, drawing his attention. He explained the actions of the three girls and saw them walking about in the store. After all, the girl went to Sammy 's checkout counter and bought what he chose.

A short story by Joyce Carol Oates, first published in 1966, "Where did you go and where you went" is often seen as a "story of enlightenment". According to Fries, the "story of enlightenment" is characterized by the fact that this enlightenment experienced an irreversible existing change. However, this definition can be criticized in two ways. First of all, it is based on a plot. Secondly, this kind of story focuses only on the development of young people. It only sees the present situation as a society, only requires change and change from a young protagonist. Therefore, the burden of this problem lies with young people.

Even if not all of them, the story of many enlightenment ends with Epiphany which often represents the main achievement of the hero in the process of maturity. Dr. Adams' son, Knicks did not draw out such an accepted understanding and ended with his last thought. "I am sure he will never die" (70). He stated that his maturation process is still incomplete in the early stages. (Campbell) <ref> {{Quote Web | Last = Essay | First = UK | URL = https://www.ukessays.com/essays/english-literature/ernest-hemingways-indian-camp-english-literature-essay .php? Vref = 1 | title = Ernest Hemingway's Indian Camp - Analysis | Publisher = UKEssays.com | Date = November 2013 | accessdate = November 26, 2011 | location = Nottingham, UK}} </ ref>

This short story, Sylvia Plath's "Enlightenment", has been developed around girls named Millicent. However, in order to become a member of the Association, Millicent must endure some enlightenment. During these enlightenments, Millicent noticed that other girls are monopolistic and superficial in fraternity. In addition, Millent talked to an old man who met on the bus As part of enlightenment, I talked about mysterious and free mysterious Heather birds. For this conversation, Millicent reconsidered his role as a comforter, finally decided that she did not want to become a member of fraternity.