Masculinity & Pride

Question 1

Overview

Answer 1

Pride and masculinity are driving forces behind much of the conflict in Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare critiques toxic masculinity and explores how male pride leads to impulsive decisions

Question 2

W.D.A.T.O.P

Answer 2

WHAT DRAWN, AND TALK OF PEACE?

challenges masculinity through pacifism

juxtaposition of peace & violence

Tybalt’s pride fuels the feud

Question 3

I.W.B.M.A.T

Answer 3

I WILL BITE MY THUMB AT THEM

masculine pride escalates violence

gesture trivialises serious family rivalry

mockery exposes more shallow bravado

Question 4

O.C.D.V.S

Answer 4

O CALM, DISHONOURABLE, VILE SUBMISSION!

tricolon attacks Romeo’s perceived cowardice

contrast Tybalt’s aggressive masculinity

honour prioritises action over rationality

Question 5

T.D.B.F.O.M.D.D.D

Answer 5

THIS DAY’S BLACK FATE ON MORE DAYS DOTH DEPEND

anger blinds reason

fate metaphor blames impulsivity

foreshadows cyclical consequences of pride

Question 6

A.T.A.M/T.T.A.W

Answer 6

ART THOU A MAN? / THY TEARS ARE WOMANISH

reinforces gender roles in masculinity

Emotional suppression

Mocks emotional vulnerability

Question 7

I.A.F.F

Answer 7

I AM FORTUNE’S FOOL

Criticises impulsive, pride driven behaviour

exclamation marks Romeo’s emotional regret

Personification shows inner conflict

Question 8

T.I.D.Y.S

Answer 8

THEN I DEFY YOU, STARS!

Blaming fate over own flaws

Rebellion reflects toxicity

Male pride leads to defiance of reason

Question 9

O.I.A.S

Answer 9

O, I AM SLAIN!

Exclamation dramatises Tybalt’s arrogance

Passive voice reflects loss of control

Pride’s consequences culminate in tragedy