"Hunters in the Snow" by Tobias Wolff: Characterization

        In Tobias Wolff's "Hunters in the Snow," the three main characters are not like normal hunters.  They each have very strong personalities and different quirks about them.  Frank's dialogue and actions help characterize him throughout the short story.  At the beginning of the short story, Frank did not join Kenny in making fun of Tub.  Instead of making fun of Tub's obesity, "He smiled and looked off," (Wolff, 187).  After the three men reach the sight they wish to begin hunting though Frank joins in the mockery.  This proves himself to not be a static character.  Later after Frank confesses to Tub of his love for a fifteen-year-old girl, Frank perpetuates Tub's eating disorder to make himself feel better.  This change shows that Frank is selfish and cares about feeling good.