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  • Essay / Homosexuality and Billy Elliot - 499

    Homosexuality and Billy ElliotIn "Billy Elliot" there is undoubtedly a strong homosexual subtext, but does that necessarily mean that the protagonist himself- even is gay? Director Stephen Daldry deals openly with homosexuality and intentionally creates doubt around Billy's sexuality, fueling debate and discussion. Throughout the film, Daldry presents us with numerous episodes that suggest homosexuality but are all open to interpretation. For example, is Billy's rejection of Debbie in the bedroom scene a sign of his homosexuality or simply due to youthful shyness and insecurity? . In my opinion, Daldry, at the end of the film, encourages us, based on what we have seen, to form our own opinions as to whether Billy is gay or not, there is simply no right or wrong answer. There are various incidents in the film that suggest that Billy is indeed homosexual. The fact that he participates in Bally means that in the eyes of his father and probably others, he is a 'po...