The Killers Men and Masculinity Quotes

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Quote #7

Nick opened the door and went into the room. Ole Andreson was lying on the bed with all his clothes on. He had been a heavyweight prizefighter and he was too long for the bed. He lay with his head on two pillows. He did not look at Nick. (173)

As a former heavyweight prizefighter, Ole should be the epitome of masculinity. Since Ole is passive and defeated, this is another case of things not being what seem.

Quote #8

Nick looked at the big man lying on the bed. (184)

It would seem that Nick gets the irony here.