Boys Dont Cry Flashcards
1
Q
How does Tyler reflect masculinity
A
He reflects his ideas about masculinity thst Blackman is trying to challenge.
He says “doing a runner is usually the man’s province” and “boys don’t cry”
2
Q
How does Blackman draw parallel lines between Tyler’s experience of fatherhood and Dante’s life
A
“That’s another five years off my life”. Loss of chance
3
Q
How did Blackman incorporate toxic masculinity into her story
A
It was frequently debated at the time of publication and like many of her novels Blackman incorporated this theme into her story not only to challenge the ideas but also to emphasise the realism of her work
