Representation of Sexuality: Ashes to Ashes

Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs representations of sexuality using the following:

• Camerawork
• Mise-en-scene
• Sound
• Editing

50 marks

EAA = 20

Eg = 20

T = 10

Questions to ask when looking at representations of sexuality in an extract:

• Are characters being assigned oppositional gender attributes? (e.g. a feminine male or a masculine female)
• Is their sexuality being used as a plot device, or are they just an everyday man/woman?
• Look for the gaze - often characters who are not heterosexual are portrayed as heavily sexualized individuals - their sexuality is used to define them as a character (a stereotypical representation)
• How are these characters treated by other characters? Are they treated differently because of their sexuality?
• Are they victimised because of their sexuality? (A stereotype)
• Are the being used for humour? (A stereotype)
• Does the character appear weak or vulnerable due to their sexuality? (A stereotype)

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