4.3.3

Representation

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Representation

John Luther embodies an array of representations.

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Stereotypical masculinity

  • John Luther embodies some stereotypical representations of masculinity.
    • Luther is quite physically aggressive.
    • Luther is highly work-driven and intelligent.
    • Luther holds a high position of authority and is able to skirt the rules.
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Subversive masculinity

  • There are some subversive aspects to Luther's character.
  • Luther is represented as being metrosexual and emotionally vulnerable.
    • Luther has an emotional outburst against Zoe Luther.
    • Luther is at the whims of both Zoe and Alice.
  • Mark is also represented as being metrosexual.
    • Mark is more timid than John Luther, not to mention more kempt.
    • Mark does not appear to want to resort to violence.
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Femininity

  • There are some stereotypical representations of women in Luther.
    • For example, Zoe Luther has an emotional breakdown after having her life threatened.
  • There are some subversive representations of women in Luther.
    • For example, Alice Morgan and DSU Rose Teller both hold high-maintenance professions.
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Alice Morgan

  • Alice Morgan is a complex character in terms of representation.
    • Alice the stereotypical archetype of the film noir femme fatale.
    • Alice is a criminal that can outwit John Luther.
    • Alice is fiercely independent.

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