Representation
Media Studies: Eduqas GCSE, topic 4.5.3
Representation
John Luther embodies an array of representations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Test yourself on Representation
What makes Alice a complex character in terms of representation?
Which character does Luther have an emotional outburst against?