Masculinity is term that is heavily influenced by a society’s cultures and beliefs. Masculinity is also a term that could have multiple definitions depending on the way men are portrayed in certain cultures. Masculinity is defined as a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with boys and men. Certain masculine traits include courage, independence, and assertiveness. Men are supposed to be strong, independent and not need help from anyone no matter what the circumstances are. Masculinity in my opinion, is a truly strong man who is honest and open and willing to take risks. A strong man does not get his strength from hiding from his fears, yet from confronting them. People would see that as a man being vulnerable, but
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It was the park scene where Sean spoke to Will. The movie and the documentary “Tough Guise” both sent out very similar messages. In the movie Good Will Hunting, prior to the YouTube clip above, Will had ripped apart Sean’s life based on a simple painting. Sean then spoke with Will about life, about how Will attempted to be this tough guy who shows no emotion. One who doesn’t fully understand the concepts of life and what it means to really feel emotion. I think what Sean was trying to give off in the scene I chose is that you have never fully lived until you are able to feel all of the feelings that we as humans are supposed to feel. In the movie, Sean showed that he is vulnerable yet masculine at the same time by the definitions of society. Sean stated that he would kill will if he ever disrespected his deceased wife again. That is the stereotypical masculinity. But further in the movie, He opens up to how he has loved, lost, hurt and just so many other emotions. I think after the park scene in Good Will Hunting, Will finally opened up and realized that the way he was trying to portray himself was not how he truly felt. Yes, there almost always is a significant other involved when men begin to open up emotionally after constantly living by the tough guy
It was the park scene where Sean spoke to Will. The movie and the documentary “Tough Guise” both sent out very similar messages. In the movie Good Will Hunting, prior to the YouTube clip above, Will had ripped apart Sean’s life based on a simple painting. Sean then spoke with Will about life, about how Will attempted to be this tough guy who shows no emotion. One who doesn’t fully understand the concepts of life and what it means to really feel emotion. I think what Sean was trying to give off in the scene I chose is that you have never fully lived until you are able to feel all of the feelings that we as humans are supposed to feel. In the movie, Sean showed that he is vulnerable yet masculine at the same time by the definitions of society. Sean stated that he would kill will if he ever disrespected his deceased wife again. That is the stereotypical masculinity. But further in the movie, He opens up to how he has loved, lost, hurt and just so many other emotions. I think after the park scene in Good Will Hunting, Will finally opened up and realized that the way he was trying to portray himself was not how he truly felt. Yes, there almost always is a significant other involved when men begin to open up emotionally after constantly living by the tough guy