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Social Problems in "I Stand Here Ironing" and "A&P" Present day social problems influence our decisions and cause us to consider the outcomes of those decisions. The problems in the short stories "I Stand Here Ironing" by Tillie Olson, and "A&P" by John Updike are managed in similar fashions. The problems of the protagonists are explained and dealt with the way that they see fit. The authors use of past experiences and decisions are reflected in their writing. The use of symbolism, distinct time period, and choices in the short stories of "I Stand Here Ironing" by Tillie Olson, and "A&P" by John Updike are comparable. Both short stories contain a symbolic essence which excites the drama and causes interest in the reader. The iron used in "I Stand Here Ironing" was a significant piece of the story. The irons of that time were heavy and took effort to use. The iron represents the effort that the mother put into providing a quality lifestyle for her daughter. Emily’s mother had to ensure that she was financially stable enough to take care of her child. Because Emily’s father left,...

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