Self Oppression In Tobias Wolff's Hunters In The Snow

Many people believe having self interest may cause many effects, with ignorance and having needs above the needs of others around. In the story "Hunters in the Snow" by Tobias Wolff suggest that all people are driven by selfish desires, and have been corrupted by self interest. Self absorption involves an individual needs and goals. In many ways, self absorption has a negative effect on society in which it destroys the goals of our communities. An example of an individual demonstrating self absorption, is when Ashley Simpson performed at the Saturday night live. While Ashley was performing live the audience noticed she was lip singing. This shows of her that she is selfish, Signifying she believes she can lip sing and everyone else in the audience, assuming she is a very great singer. Self absorption negatively impacts an individuals life.
Self absorption can bring a negative impact on individuals life. Throughout the story Tub lied to Frank and had mentioned to him he was on a diet. In the beginning of the story it states, "He picked up his sandwiches and his cookies and slung the rifle and went up to the drivers window." This illustrates how Tub is not truthful to himself and to others. While he would mention others that he is on a diet, Tub would contraire himself by concealing food in his pockets. This is a negative impact in …show more content…
An individual opinions would worth more than others, and would not care with what is being said. Their has been disagreements in the story "Hunters In The Snow" between Frank and Kenny. Kenny had been mentioning how he hates the trees and would shoot at it with the rifle. A dog came out simultaneously barking. Kenny mentioned how he hates that dog as well. "That’s enough, you put that gun down."Kenny fired the dog. This shows Kenny would not have a heart for what he has done to kill the dog. As well as for not caring when Frank told him to put the rifle