Masculinity & Pride Flashcards

(8 cards)

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W.D.A.T.O.P

A

WHAT DRAWN, AND TALK OF PEACE?

challenges masculinity through pacifism

juxtaposition of peace & violence

Tybalt’s pride fuels the feud

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I.W.B.M.A.T

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I WILL BITE MY THUMB AT THEM

masculine pride escalates violence

gesture trivialises serious family rivalry

mockery exposes more shallow bravado

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O.C.D.V.S

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O CALM, DISHONOURABLE, VILE SUBMISSION!

tricolon attacks Romeo’s perceived cowardice

contrast Tybalt’s aggressive masculinity

honour prioritises action over rationality

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

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THIS DAY’S BLACK FATE ON MORE DAYS DOTH DEPEND

anger blinds reason

fate metaphor blames impulsivity

foreshadows cyclical consequences of pride

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

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ART THOU A MAN? / THY TEARS ARE WOMANISH

reinforces gender roles in masculinity

Emotional suppression

Mocks emotional vulnerability

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I.A.F.F

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I AM FORTUNE’S FOOL

Criticises impulsive, pride driven behaviour

exclamation marks Romeo’s emotional regret

Personification shows inner conflict

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T.I.D.Y.S

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THEN I DEFY YOU, STARS!

Blaming fate over own flaws

Rebellion reflects toxicity

Male pride leads to defiance of reason

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O.I.A.S

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O, I AM SLAIN!

Exclamation dramatises Tybalt’s arrogance

Passive voice reflects loss of control

Pride’s consequences culminate in tragedy

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