However, with the growing acceptance of the LGBT community, as well as the inherent sexualization present in nearly all aspects of entertainment and modern society, writers often they choose to incorporate both concepts to appeal to a larger modern audience and grow viewership. This is clearly evident throughout the BBC series, and further expanded in A Scandal in Belgravia, when Moffat contrasts the original text not only by showing Sherlock's affection for Irene, but also through small observations about the relationship between Sherlock and John. Moffat departs significantly from Doyle's work by describing Sherlock's respect for Irene as his affection, this is evident when Sherlock puts himself in danger to save Irene. Furthermore, Moffat, on numerous occasions, infers that Sherlock and John are in a homosexual relationship, evidence of this being found when Irene says: “And someone loves you. Oh, if I were to punch that face, I'd avoid your nose and teeth too. Also, John often
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