"Hunters in the Snow" by Tobias Wolff

I find Frank to be the most sympathetic character; he truly feels sorry after Tub confronts him about his rude remarks. Frank also comforts Tub after he feels terrible about shooting Kenny. I feel that at the end of the story, I personally had more sympathy for Kenny. Although he somewhat instigated Tub, Kenny was completely neglected on the way to the "hospital." I think Tub's name gives us a sense of his character. The reader can infer that Tub is a chubby man that enjoys food and is usually trailing behind. The purpose of the scene in which Frank and Tub stop at the tavern for food and coffee is to establish their change in feelings toward Kenny. They are tired of being put down by Kenny (Frank with the babysitter and Tub being overweight), so they take advantage of his physical incapabilities.