Spunk

by

Zora Neale Hurston

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The Men in the General Store Character Analysis

Having worked a hard day of physical labor at the sawmill, the local men fraternize at the general store, drinking and swapping stories. They represent a toxic expression of masculinity in the way that they band together to police and monitor the behavior of men like Joe Kanty, who they perceive as weak, and idolize men like Spunk, who, despite his glaring flaws, they revere and admire. Under Elijah’s leadership, this male pack blindly follows Elijah’s lead as he taunts and teases Joe, thinking nothing of the consequences.

The Men in the General Store Quotes in Spunk

The Spunk quotes below are all either spoken by The Men in the General Store or refer to The Men in the General Store. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Power and Masculinity Theme Icon
).
Spunk Quotes

A round-shouldered figure in overalls much too large, came nervously in the door and the talking ceased. The men looked at each other and winked.

Related Characters: Joe Kanty, The Men in the General Store
Page Number: 26
Explanation and Analysis:
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The Men in the General Store Quotes in Spunk

The Spunk quotes below are all either spoken by The Men in the General Store or refer to The Men in the General Store. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Power and Masculinity Theme Icon
).
Spunk Quotes

A round-shouldered figure in overalls much too large, came nervously in the door and the talking ceased. The men looked at each other and winked.

Related Characters: Joe Kanty, The Men in the General Store
Page Number: 26
Explanation and Analysis: