Separating by John Updike | Short story | Summary | Analysis

In 'Separating,' Updike explores the struggle of "middle-class American life" during the 1970s and how it is further complicated by separation or divorce. It is considered to be a loosley autobiographical account of the author's own separation from his first wife.
The short story focuses on the moment in the life of a family that was on the brink of separation. The father was leaving soon and he is about to disclose the news for the first time to his unsuspecting children.
Further, Updike also examines such themes as marital struggle, conflict, and infidelity in this story.
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