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Representation of sexualtiy and how it is used to create drama and conflict. by nicole Burrows

In the first clip the audience is instantly introduced to the character of Jim Moriarty who consistently portrays himself in a manner which highlights the suggestion that his sexuality is gay. This is shown through mise en scene, sound, his body language and facial expressions. He enters the room in a feminine manner. For example, he walks into the room nervous through the use of fiddling with his hands and greets Sherlock in a shy manner. Generally women who are interested in a particular man act in this nervous way implying that Jim Moriarty may be attracted to Sherlock concluding in his sexuality being gay opposed to how he is introduced by his girlfriend who implies that he is straight. 'Office romance' Additionally, he is wearing a tight low cut top which is stereotypically represented as the clothes a gay person would wear. This idea of him wearing gay clothing is clearly emphasized through the comparison of his outfit in contrast to Sherlock which is suit. Moreover, suits symbolize business which is masculine and so this clearly shows the juxtaposition of a masculine and gay outfit. Which effectively singles Moriarty out as to being gay as the women he is in a relationship with believes that he is straight opposed to Sherlock’s confident opinion that he is gay. This confrontation creates drama as they both argue with each other until Sherlock purveys that he is gay as he left his number under a dish for Sherlock, concluding in the women becoming upset and leaving the room. Therefore his sexuality has created drama between the women and Sherlock. Additionally his sexuality created conflict as Moriarty tricked Sherlock into believing he was gay through the use of him acting in a way  steretypical gay person would act.

Mock tv drama

moving images

movement - female - simple, straightforward, man moves mainly showing main  focus is on him as he is in the foreground of the shot . his movement is  most dominant. professional. gentle







masculine - aggressive movements- shaking of the camera- femine more chaotic and intimidating.  shaking highlighting imperfections- masculine opposed to feminine as  is more delciate and perfect. agitated and fast pace- males are adventrous agressive.

gendering camera - technical area's

masculine- composition positioned further forward than the female and is taller than her. highlighting dominance and power. 

feminine- composition- foreground highllighting importance- highlights her expression-weaker. 

masculine- composition- he is positioned higher than her to highlight his power and agreive, intimidating, protective. 

feminine- lighting 

feminine- low angle shot- symbolizes her power she is intimidating appears taller. the gun is in the foreground which highlights its potential danger and she is controlling this weapon-  power over destructive weapon. 

feminine- weak, blood highlights element of defeat, needs help, gun is used to protect himself - shows needs help and protecting which is feminine. angle - high angle - looking down on him delevating his status he's not symbolized as intimidating

feminine - movement - positioned in a sexual inciting manner. which is feminine as they are represented as wanting to be appealing to men. composition- bum and legs in foreground to highlight sexuality and shows her to be attractive which is feminine.  lighting - glowing feminine emphasizes her skin complexion - beauty. 

masculine- composition as a male is in the foreground- challenges the convention of a typical high angle shot as they still appear intimidating. whcih is masculine as they are strong, intimidating and powerful. females in the background and males in the front highlighting there are more important in command and in charge.  females blurred less significant and not important, lighting- sharp and defined see there outlines clearly, appear rough and aggressive. 

female- soft lighting, emphasizing beauty and grace/elegance, stereotypical representation of female ender is to be attractive. composition in the foreground highlights power and importance. slightly high angle which is weaker. 

lighting- everything is dark but the man is in bright light showing his power and importance , should be only looking at him. - business impression is created through he looks professional. slightly low angle looking up at him he is the dominant figure in this photo. 

typical stereotypes of genders

mother - caring, protective,

house wife-obedient, weak, tired, powerless 

bread winner- aggressive, powerful, dominant, strong

secretary  - dumb, attractive,

Alpha female - powerful, controlling, dominating 

Alpha male - powerful, controlling, dominating

post modern masculine  man, geeks ,no interest in sport, not very aggressive

sexual object, male gaze, attractive

This video represents verbally my analysis of the T.V drama- The street