Gender Roles Males

Question 1

intro

Answer 1

whether or not characters adhere to fulfilling traditional roles, conflict erupts. Questions needs of such a toxic outlook on these societal expectations

Question 2

flow

Answer 2

masculinity and violence > Romeo’s developed masculinity

Question 3

Masculinity and violence, concept of masculinity dictates male’s behaviours

Answer 3

A1S1, neither side lose face, presents calibre of feud based off men adhering to machismo, lengths men go defend pride, escalated T, highlights aggressive behaviour

Question 4

M + V, Sampson

Answer 4

expresses traditional beliefs in hegemonic masculinity, phallic language to describe submission women, male dominance, excursion of aggression, encapsulates what it meant to be a man, crude language and irony Biblical allusions

Question 5

Romeo’s Developed Masculinity, shows being aggressive and also emotionally vulnerable is what is should mean to be a man

Answer 5

introduced feminine, juxtaposes hyper masculinity of fight, subverting masculinity highlights Petrarchan lover to show men do not have appear strong

Question 6

R.D.M, struggles with masculinity due to external factors

Answer 6

confides in Friar when affected by Juliet, “tears are womanish”, encapsulates societal attitudes normal to Elizabethan audience seen toxic masculinity modern

Question 7

R.M.D, blames Juliet for feminine traits

Answer 7

metaphors suggesting bravery has softened, use of exclamation marks to emphasis emotions and conviction in statement

Question 8

R.D.M, developed into “allowing rage to guide (his) actions”

Answer 8

through murderous revenge, leading to T’s death from his fatal flaw of rashness

Question 9

R.D.M, Mercutio puts curse on houses

Answer 9

responsible for Romeos transformation into aggressive behaviour as close bond is broken, recalculates temper should be stronger, follows typical male behaviour