Characterization 1 - Hunter's in the Snow

"They had taken a different turn a long way back." pg. 201

I found this story to be completely strange and ironic. In the beginning, I thought Kenny was a huge jerk. He constantly made fun of Tub and never knew when to quit. I also felt really sympathetic towards Tub. He was fat and lonely and let all of Frank and Kenny's jokes get to him. Then, out of know where, Tub shoots Kenny. At that time, I didn't even know what to think. I thought it was ironic how Tub, who was depicted as the victim, turned out to be the real jerk. He shows absolutely no concern for his friend that he just shot. Tub and Frank leave Kenny, who is dying from a shot wound inflicted by Tub, in the freezing cold snow while they go have a heart to heart. This made me really hate both of them. I don't feel sorry for Tub for being fat at all. He brings it on himself. He needs to learn some self control.