Bullet In The Brain Tobias Wolff

In his short story “Bullet In the Brain,” Tobias Wolff characterizes Anders as a pessimistic round character with no sense of self preservation. Anders is very complex individual. He enjoys criticizing people, even if he agrees with them, and believes that nothing goes his way. Anders is also very sarcastic and brave enough to mock the robbers even if it causes his demise. While most of the other characters are panicking and following the gun holders every word, Anders stands up to them, showing his lack of self preservation and/or his inability to not criticize others. Anders even goes so far as to find fault in the technique of the artist that painted the ceiling, all while he is held at gunpoint. All of Anders’ actions explain why he was