According to James R. Keller homophobia is a central theme in Mel Gibson's Braveheart. "The juxtaposition of competing masculinities" between Gibson's rugged manly character William Wallace, and the effeminate Prince Edward conveys stereotypical perceptions of the negativity of homosexuality Keller argues. For example, evidence for his claimed is backed by the scene in which "his father and William Wallace are busy attending to the affairs of war, the prince is shown vainly posing and modeling his new clothes in front of the mirror, surrounded by an entourage of courtly butterflies..." Prince Edwards disinterest in political affairs implicates the notion "that gays have no place in the serious affairs of men," states Keller. Whether Gibson purposely conveys homophobic notions such as this example intentionally, or is basing these scenes on historical evidence is not outlined in Keller's essay he argues"...the image of Edward preening himself before a mirror contrasted to the image of Wallace, covered in the blood of battle, shouting "Freedom"" does hold its own implications.
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