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  • Essay / Comparing Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's A Scandal In Bohemia...

    However, with the growing acceptance of the LGBT community, as well as the inherent sexualization present in almost every aspect of modern entertainment and society, writers often choose to incorporate both concepts to appeal to a wider modern audience and increase viewership. This is clearly evident throughout the BBC series, and further developed in A Scandal in Belgravia, when Moffat contrasts the original text not only by showing Sherlock's affection for Irene, but also through small remarks about the relationship between Sherlock and John. Moffat departs greatly from Doyle's work in describing Sherlock's respect for Irene as his affection, this is evident when Sherlock puts himself in danger to save Irene. Additionally, Moffat repeatedly infers that Sherlock and John are in a homosexual relationship, proof of which is found when Irene says, "And someone loves you." Oh, if I had to hit that face, I'd avoid your nose and teeth too. Additionally, John often