Representation of Sexuality and How is it used to create Drama

Stereotypes of Sexuality:

• Gendered as Camp (effeminate) & Butch (masculine)
• Victim/sympathetic
• Threat - abnormal
• Promiscuous

Straight or Gay

In this first clip it is showing the relationship between the two characters. Moriaty is wearing a tight, grey V-neck top and jeans. Immediately we see that sexuality is an issue, he is a threat to Sherlock because he labels 'Gay' this is because he is being abnormal. This is idea from Sherlock is supported by the mis en scene, costumes and the way he is presented. He has quite a different way of dressing compared to the other men in the room, which are dressed in manly clothing, suits and dark colours. How ever Moriaty is dressed in lighter colours showing a more feminine side, that he is different because he is standing out, reinforcing the gay stereotype. He is also shown as affectionate, taking on the camp character. This is impression is then confirmed when Sherlock revealed that he left his phone number. In the third clip we see that this was a just a Gay act, in this clip he takes on a more masculine approach, wearing a suit and tie, and standing up to Sherlock. This creates conflict because of the quick assumption from Sherlock makes Moriaty and Sherlock have conflict between them. The last clip when Moriaty's phone ring's the ring tone is camp, this then once again reinforcing the gay stereotype, also releasing tension in the clip from serious to funny.