"A&P" by John Updike and "To his coy mistress" by Andrew Marvell

Carpe Diem ("Seize the day"): Living for the present, realizing the future in "A&P" by John Updike and "To his coy mistress" by Andrew Marvell

Literature, as one of the most important works of human culture, essentially reflects the everyday human life, wherein social realities are interpreted subjectively by the writer. As a reflector of social realities in human society, literary works also have the function to mobilize or to infuse new ideologies, thoughts, or sentiments that allows individuals to create changes within themselves and the society.

Examples of such literary works are "A&P" by John Updike and "To his coy mistress" by Andrew Marvell. In "A&P," Updike elucidates on the reality of an individual who attempts to stand up for his own opinion and belief despite the opposition that he faces in his society. Similarly, Marvell in...
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