The Desperate Hours
Describe symbolism in The Desperate Hours by Joseph Hayes
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The character, Robish, is a symbol of masculinity and brute force. He is big, crass, and almost gleeful about killing. He is also rarely inclined toward thought.
The Desperate Hours