Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

At various points in the film, Jacob expresses wonder, fear, and vulnerability — and Newt responds with genuine warmth and understanding rather than dismissiveness. Newt consistently rejects toughness, bravado, and aggression. His whole demeanour — soft-spoken, nurturing, awkward — is a quiet but clear rejection of dominant masculine norms, while also exhibiting deep courage and readiness for action.