Finn Hudson is an emotionally complex character, who is concerned with the feelings of others and of his own well being. His meaning is defined by his dedication to other people, and the Glee club, and also his loyalty to his girlfriend and his family. For example, when he was dating Quinn, and she told him that she was pregnant, and he was completely committed to being a father figure to her child, and also staying with her and protecting her. Another example is Finn's commitment to his step-brother, Kurt, he is very dedicated to making sure that Kurt is treated fairly and equally, and that he gets all the opportunities he deserves, he is also very supportive of Kurt's aspirations and decisions. Finn is also emotionally vulnerable, in various scenes Finn is shown turning to either his mother or Mr Shuester for advice, both with whom he is very open and honest. Finn is also portrayed as being somewhat vulnerable, after being bullied for his weight by Santana, he is visibly distraught, and unwilling to take part in traditionally masculine events later on, such as taking off his shirt in front of girls, and later on Finn admits to dieting, because of this insecurity. In summary, Finn Hudson is the opposite of the traditional "tough guy"- despite his interest in athletics and mechanics etc, he is still a very emotionally complex character, who is invested in his relationships and looks out for the well being of others ahead of himself, he is also not at all violent and can be vulnerable at times. I believe that Finn is a good, balanced representation of masculinity that is far more positive than the "tough guise" that some male characters portray.
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