Men and Masculinity Quotes in Nation

Mau considers not trying to seek shelter from the incoming wave. However, it's the fleeing that saves his life. So, does this mean that being a boy is like being an animal and being a man is about finding humanity but paying attention the animal instinct within? It's not quite civilization = manliness, but it's something close.

So, the best men are hunters and warriors? Why does killing things make them the best? We take it none of the Grandfathers were vegetarian.

Goodness gracious, it's kill kill kill to Mau and his tribe. Is it possible to be a great man without killing something? (Well, maybe—but probably not if you live in a tribal community that depends on hunting for survival.)