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Bulls verses Steers. Who are the bulls, who are the steers?

The whole world can be divided into bulls and steers. There are those who are in control and those who are only powerful in a group. The bulls and steers are a brutal representation of our daily life. Some kill when they’re alone, but are calm when they’re in a group.

If there was one bullfighter in the book it would definitely be Brett. She is the worst heartbreaker and people like her shouldn’t be allowed to walk around and break people’s hearts when they clearly cannot handle another rejection. Just the fact that she lost her love at war, doesn’t permit her to act like she’s just come out of high school, thinking she can break all the high school boy’s hearts. She lets people so close, leaving them thinking that what they have is the best thing that has happened to them, but in the end all the running and racing and fighting of the bull is for nothing and she ruthlessly kills the bull, with not much respect like Romero.

If Brett is the bullfighter, then Cohn is a Bull for sure. He tries so hard, chases her no matter how sneakily she plays with his heart. In this situation, Cohn can be pitied, but I’d also say that he’s the person a lot of heartbroken people can easily relate to. The public thinks he’s pathetic, but let’s take a good look at ourselves because honestly, who are we to talk. Cohn even lets Brett kill him when he goes around beating people up like they’ve got anything to do with his misery, when he’s the only problem there is. His problem is love (never does anyone any good, let’s be honest).

Mike is a steer. He lets Brett play with his heart and doesn’t even care to fight. He just ends up whining about his oh-so-very miserable situation when he’s drunk out of his mind. He would be a weak steer, if there is such a thing. He’s only strong in a group, when he’s got all his friends around or when Brett is sitting next to him.

Jake is a confused bull. He accepts his situation, but still unconsciously races for Brett’s love. This chase might only be going on when he’s drunk, but he still feels these things. Jake and Brett can tell each other that they have accepted that not being together is the better choice, but in the end it doesn’t make them happy either, and they don’t find happiness with someone else.

Who are the bulls, and who are the steers? Well, good question. I suggest everyone take a good look in the mirror because you just might not be who you thought you were.