I think the author gets the point right when she highlights the absurd assumption of the role of men at such a young age by describing them as "low men" with the charm of superiority on the other. He paints the picture when he tells us about “smooth jaws and chins” boys, once again emphasizing that they aren't even old enough to grow their hair. I think the author does a great job of poking fun at the expectation that men are superior and all together tough or