Hunters in the Snow by Tobias Wolff.
"'Next thing you'll be wearing a nightgown, Frank. Selling flowers at the airport'" (Wolff, 188)
This story was absolutely hysterical to me. This story exemplifies the stereotypical male characters in such a perfect way that it makes it funny. Frank, the peace loving guy, who loves younger women. Kenny, the angry guy who has no feelings. Lastly, Tub, the fat guy that pretends to be happy but who's insecurities are eating him alive. All three of these characterizations represent a stereotypical male gender role in today's society.
The author did a great job of making an example of male bonding and how the men relate to one another. From personal experience, I can say it is pretty accurate to the real world and how men talk and relate to one another. The setting of what the guys are going to do is excellent for stereotyping the male gender. What better way to exploit the over manliness of the situation then by putting the characters on a hunting trip.
This story also revealed that men have much more under the skin than most people think. Tub and Frank both battle with their own demons which shows dynamics within their characters.
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