In “Stage to Lordsburg" by Ernest Haycox, masculinity is conveyed through the portrayal of characters who embody stereotypical male traits such as strength and resilience. The blonde man is described to have masculine traits of strength and readiness for combat, for instance at the beginning of the story, "He was tall, hollow-flanked, and definitely stamped by the guns slung low on his hips”(Haycox 2). Thus, guns represent physical strength, dominance, and protection. The quote refers to the man as "stamped by the guns," implying that his masculinity is linked to his violent tendencies and…