Hunters in the Snow

I thought that this story was expressive of people's own self obsessive behaviors. Kenny shows the least of these characteristics and seems the most involved in others lives. However, Frank and Tub are both fully indulged in their own issues and situations. This in the end, causes Kenny's death, because of their inability to focus on others. In two situations, Kenny focuses on others, even though at some points he tries to cover it up. Firstly, when he talks about the babysitter, he is focused on Frank's situation, but accidentally lets it slip. Later, when he shoots the dog, though he tries to act like he's doing it out of anger, he is actually doing it for another. This presents the biggest difference between the three characters in the story. It is just depressing that Kenny suffer because of his actions, while the others survive.