Luther Research

positive or negative representation of black character overall:

Luther gives a good representation of Black people. This is because he fights crimes, Where as people stereotype black people to commit them. How ever he also gives a negative representation, whilst being a Police man he also commits crimes. Like letting the man fall at the start of the episode 1. But overall people would grow to love the character because it goes more against the stereotype. 

Accent/ Dialect

Luther's accent and dialect goes against the typical accent we associate with Black people. One stereotype for black people is they are all in gangs and talk like "chavs" where as he is very well spoken with an English Language.

Home Life 

Luther is struggling with his homelife. He found out that his wife was having an affair with another man. This caused him to become quite angry. He has also formed a friendship with another character on the show, Alice, who he was trying to prove her guilty that she committed a murder on her Mum, Dad and dog. despite this they form a friendship. Luther goes to visit her alot when he has problems. Further on in the series they actually murder someone together that kills Luther's wife. 

Work situation/ Rank 

Luther works as a policeman/investigator. This is a very high paid, respected job. This goes against the typical stereotype that people have against black people, that they cant get a good job, and they are only here to get benefits. But Luther goes against this by getting a good paid job that is well respected. 

Ethnic origins of characters 

Alice Morgan- White 

Zoe Luther- Indian/ English