We the Animals

by

Justin Torres

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Animals

Throughout We The Animals, Torres occasionally likens the characters to animals, using this metaphor as a way of representing their relationship with masculinity. In particular, he often describes Paps in animalistic terms, framing him…

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Paps’s Truck

The large truck that Paps buys to replace the family’s car after it breaks down is an embodiment of his failure to prioritize his loved ones over his own desires. Although he thrills his sons…

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