During the 1950s masculine values of aggression and stereotypical manliness were passed down through the generations due to the hardships war veterans faced; however, initially, these values seem to be imprinted on the opinions and beliefs of most jurors. Nevertheless, as the play progresses it becomes clear that Rose, using powerful adverbs, wants to illustrate masculinity as very weak and divided, and that the manliness and aggression is only a front for the American men to hide their weaknesses.
Furthermore, on page 9 juror no.3, despite being supposedly the most stubborn, "humourless" and "forceful" juror of them all; reveals a show of emotion and weakness despite his front of stereotypical manliness: after talking about his son (who had left him) he, "[Looks away embarrassed]". The use of the adverb "away" illustrates his embarrassment because he is unable to look at the rest of the jurors confidently, furthermore, this shows his weaknesses - his estranged son, and how he tries to hide his emotion, by looking away. This gives the reader the impression of a reminiscing man who can't let go of his son, which result in juror no.3 losing his
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The use of the adverb "haltingly" demonstrates juror no.5's nervousness when addressing his emotions in front of the jurors and shows his definite hesitation. This leads the reader to question why juror no.5, questions his own morality which results in the reader having the opinion that juror no.5 has no self-confidence or self - esteem. This could be seen as another weakness of the jurors which degrades their masculinity yet