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Gus and Lynch never displayed any behavior to can be seen as Hyper-masculine. Gus shooting of the man in the back was motivated be fear. Hyper-masculinity is the lack of fear. Gus and Lynch are not invisible. Throughout the film the Lynch and Gus are noticed feared and hated. Lynch is respected by Ben by not shaking his hand. Gus and Lynch were Hyper-sexualized by trying to force women to marry them. The preoccupation with marrying the women could be seen as their inability to control their sexual desires Gus and Lynch dressed in clothing suitable for their position. Gus shoot the man in the back is an example violent.
Gus and Lynch in relation to black male Stereotypes. Gus appeared to unintelligent. For example, two, seventeen minutes
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