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Immy Davies
Newspapers
A newspaper is a printed publication, usually issued daily or weekly, containing news,
articles, advertisements, and correspondents. A factual representation of a newspaper is a
broadsheet, this will consist of more fact than emotion. In broadsheets victims are often
portrayed with empathy, focusing on the experience but mainly the broader implication of
the crime, they may provide context about the victims life, the impact on the surroundings
and a need for justice. Offenders in broadsheets are usually portrayed with more complexity,
instead of just labelling them as the ‘bad person’, they may have their backgrounds,
motivations and circumstances explored more for further context into their actions.
Portrayal of police in broadsheets often includes both commendations and critiques for their
efforts and methods. Broadsheets may analyse police practices providing a more informed
perspective on their role. However, tabloids portray victims in a sympathetic light, focusing
more on their suffering, emphasizing emotional stories and personal backgrounds and
focusing on the tragedy of their situation. Offenders are often portrayed as ‘villains’ or
‘monsters’, using dramatic language and images. The portrayal of offenders often leads to a
public perception of them being irredeemable. Portrayal of police in tabloids can vary,
sometimes shown as heroes if they’ve successfully protected victims or apprehended
offenders, however they can be criticised if they are involved in curtain scenarios or
perceived as ‘failing’ a case. This is shown in how the Baby P case was portrayed, in The
Guardian the focus was on the systematic failures of state agencies “raises some vital
questions about what we have come to expect of state agencies” they emphasized the need
for accountability, providing in depth analyses of the actions that led to Peters death.
However, the Sun description was more sensationalised, focusing on the emotional aspects
of the case, “heart-breaking brutality of the abuse suffered by Peter Connelly” and often
using headlines to capture attention, for example “NATIONAL OUTCRY What happened to
Baby P”.
Television
Television is a device with a screen for receiving television signals. A factual representation
of television is Crimewatch, this TV show portrays crime in a way that emphasizes dramatic
criminal cases. Victims are often portrayed as individuals who have suffered significantly,
this helps add humanity to their experiences. Offenders are usually portrayed in a negative
way, showing their actions and in turn the consequences that follow, the show raises
awareness of the dangers posed by these individuals. Crimewatch often highlights the
success of the police, however it does also mention the challenges faced by the police. A
fictional representation of television is Breaking Bad, this TV show portrays crime in a
complex way, highlighting that crime can be turned to out of desperation. Victims are often
portrayed as collateral damage, showing the tragic impacts crime has on innocent lives.
Offenders are often portrayed with depth in this show, it delves into motivations and gets a
sympathetic response from the audience. The police are portrayed in a manner that
suggests they cannot keep up with the criminal actions of the characters, showing the
struggles police face with organised crime.
Immy Davies
Newspapers
A newspaper is a printed publication, usually issued daily or weekly, containing news,
articles, advertisements, and correspondents. A factual representation of a newspaper is a
broadsheet, this will consist of more fact than emotion. In broadsheets victims are often
portrayed with empathy, focusing on the experience but mainly the broader implication of
the crime, they may provide context about the victims life, the impact on the surroundings
and a need for justice. Offenders in broadsheets are usually portrayed with more complexity,
instead of just labelling them as the ‘bad person’, they may have their backgrounds,
motivations and circumstances explored more for further context into their actions.
Portrayal of police in broadsheets often includes both commendations and critiques for their
efforts and methods. Broadsheets may analyse police practices providing a more informed
perspective on their role. However, tabloids portray victims in a sympathetic light, focusing
more on their suffering, emphasizing emotional stories and personal backgrounds and
focusing on the tragedy of their situation. Offenders are often portrayed as ‘villains’ or
‘monsters’, using dramatic language and images. The portrayal of offenders often leads to a
public perception of them being irredeemable. Portrayal of police in tabloids can vary,
sometimes shown as heroes if they’ve successfully protected victims or apprehended
offenders, however they can be criticised if they are involved in curtain scenarios or
perceived as ‘failing’ a case. This is shown in how the Baby P case was portrayed, in The
Guardian the focus was on the systematic failures of state agencies “raises some vital
questions about what we have come to expect of state agencies” they emphasized the need
for accountability, providing in depth analyses of the actions that led to Peters death.
However, the Sun description was more sensationalised, focusing on the emotional aspects
of the case, “heart-breaking brutality of the abuse suffered by Peter Connelly” and often
using headlines to capture attention, for example “NATIONAL OUTCRY What happened to
Baby P”.
Television
Television is a device with a screen for receiving television signals. A factual representation
of television is Crimewatch, this TV show portrays crime in a way that emphasizes dramatic
criminal cases. Victims are often portrayed as individuals who have suffered significantly,
this helps add humanity to their experiences. Offenders are usually portrayed in a negative
way, showing their actions and in turn the consequences that follow, the show raises
awareness of the dangers posed by these individuals. Crimewatch often highlights the
success of the police, however it does also mention the challenges faced by the police. A
fictional representation of television is Breaking Bad, this TV show portrays crime in a
complex way, highlighting that crime can be turned to out of desperation. Victims are often
portrayed as collateral damage, showing the tragic impacts crime has on innocent lives.
Offenders are often portrayed with depth in this show, it delves into motivations and gets a
sympathetic response from the audience. The police are portrayed in a manner that
suggests they cannot keep up with the criminal actions of the characters, showing the
struggles police face with organised crime.
