Boys Don't Cry Characters

Question 1

Dante

Answer 1

Dante shows everyone can be successful despite their background, however when he becomes a single parents he doesn’t know how to hand responsibility and acts immaturely. He reflects what it’s like to grow up and build tolerance.

Question 2

Adam

Answer 2

Adam is very accepting of his sexuality, despite the unknown of whether he’s accepted by others or not. Unfortunately his loneliness and his fears for his appearance drives him to suicide.

Question 3

Melanie

Answer 3

Doesn’t make it clear if she will every return for Emma. Her character reflects the financial and emotional struggles of a single teen mother and how she responds to her unique situation.

Question 4

Josh

Answer 4

His violent manners towards homosexuals is a reflection of how he’s insecure about his own feelings on his sexuality. He keeps his relationship a secret which is a common thing to do in todays society.

Question 5

Emma

Answer 5

Emma brings Dante and his father closer together through going through similar experiences with single fatherhood.

Question 6

Aunt Jackie

Answer 6

She brings Dante and his father closer together and make them express their feelings.

Question 7

Collette

Answer 7

Traditional girl going to uni with good grades, however is immature around Emma and involves social services into Dante’s life.

Question 8

Mr Bridgeman

Answer 8

Represents a generation of men who are unable to express of come to terms with their emotions. He sets high standards for Dante because he wants to protect him from making the same mistakes he did when he was younger.