Masculinity
Follow the traditional views
Don't follow the traditional views
Tybalt
Lord Capulet
George and Sampson
Juliet
Romeo
Lady Capulet
Mercutio
Paris
Nurse
Nurse
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Thinks his daughter is his property
Obliged to fight for romeo and his honour even though he doesnt need to
Benvolio
Urge to fight Romeo for the sole reason of defending his family's honor
Spite the servants of the other house just because they are from the other house
Submissive in front of Lord Capulet.
Relents to Lord Capulet after trying to stand up to him and consequently loses Juliet's trust
Decides to fight for his life against Romeo despite having no need to
Stands up to Lord Capulet
Obedient at times, but disobedient at others, contrary to how she is supposed to be submissive.
His petrarchan love for Rosaline and his state at that time was considered unmanly,
Wants to keep the peace between both families, considered unmanly as he should be defending his family honour
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3rd Para: Who fluctuate between both. add opinion related to question
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Romeo
Kills Tybalt to exact vengeance for Mercutio's death, considered manly
"And you be mine, I'll give you to my friend;"
"You are to blame, my lord, to rate her so"
"And fire-ey'd fury be my conduct now"
"Now by the stock and honour kin, To strike him dead i hold it not a sin"
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When she is informed of her marriage, she protests even in the face of her father's extreme anger
Cries constantly, crying was considered womanly and men should not cry
Still hold masculinity up high, says Juliet's beauty effeminnate