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The Domestic Prey by John Loftis is a parody of The Man Who Was Almost a Man. This article comparison contrasts the two main characters. The domestic prey is about lke Mccaslin path to becoming a man. Both of the story takes place in the same geography location. In both S ociety Gun play role rite of p assage. The domestic prey is about Ike Mccaslin path to becoming a man. Ike grow up in well privileged Caucasian household. Ike was surrounded by hunters though his childhood."it is part of Ike's Heritage to own a gun and use them to prove his Manhood" [John Loftis ]. Ike was taught at young age how to properly use gun. Through gun ownership Ike learns responsibilities and respect. Ike had to kill a deer in order to be accepted as a man in his society. He had a mentor and a  Father Figure in his life. When he shot his first deer he had his mentor behind him supporting and coaching. When he shot the deer he was celebrated.

Another hand with David Sanders, he grew up in African American sharecroppers household. To David owning a gun was one of his dreams. He did not have a father figure or in Mentor to teach him how to use a gun. When David shot his boss  mule, the gun demonstrated his lack of maturity. When he learned that we'll take him 3 years to pay back his boss he chooses to run away. When David shot the mule he was mocked and laughed at.