The short story, “Hunters in the Snow” written by Tobias Wolff, is a tale about male bonding and a hunting trip that turns disastrous because of secrets. There are three characters, Tub, Kenny, and Frank who are not truthful to each other during the course of their friendship. It is because of their distrust, lies and decisions that lead them on the road to destruction. This essay will discuss a few ways the setting in the work has influenced the actions of the characters.
The first line in this story, gives evidence to his demeanor, showing an explicit representation of tubs personality, like the falling of the snow, he is soft and has a fluffy like character.