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Setting And Atmosphere In Tobias Wolff's Hunters In The Snow

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In Tobias Wolff’s short story, “Hunters in the Snow,” He uses setting and atmosphere to show that when placed in a severe and brutal environment, male camaraderie often leads to violent behavior. Tub lacks confidence within himself but wants to be respected, the cold and uncomfortable environment helps him to reveal how he truly feels. The character Tub knew he had a weight problem, and he had a hard time gaining control of it. Frank and Kenny would tease him constantly about him being overweight. They would just laugh and watch as Tub struggled with his weight complex. “They started off across the field. Tub had trouble getting through the fences. Frank and Kenney could have helped him.; They could have lifted up on the top wire and
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