Newspaper Review - Tuesday 24th March 2020 - Lockdown

The Daily Star has chosen to use some WW1 British propaganda as their main story image, the worlds prom the propaganda poser have been altered from "Your Country Needs You" to this, the direct address of Kitchener pointing and his direct gaze engages the reader, the word "you" also engages the reader and encourages to listen. The use of Propaganda connotes the idea of the government manipulation and encouragement. The use of language is informal, making it easy to read and fun, the word "naff" adds a sense of humor which makes the idea of self quarantine more approachable and funny. The newspaper shows no political allegiance yet it seems to make fun of Boris Johnsons words as he told people to stay at home for lockdown. Surprisingly the Prime Minister hasn't been used as the main photograph. The newspaper uses two sell lines, one about delivering the newspaper to your door and the other about McDonald's as everything will be shutting down due to the lockdown. 

The Daily Telegraph is a bit more formal that the Daily Star, it doesn't specifically say who's freedom it is the end of, implying it's the end for everyone. They are implting that the lockdown is almost like being under house arrest and that we can't do anything. The Daily Telegraph is typically a very right wing here it seems to almost be disappointed with the Prime Minister's decision stating the "end of freedom" in a complaining manner. The Prime Minister has been portrayed as harsh and serious in this photograph as his hand gestures are very sharp as he tries to communicate his point. There is one sell line about delivering the newspaper to your door mainly because people wont be able to go buy it during the lockdown. 

The Sun is less formal than the Daily Telegraph as it uses limited and shorter wording, The main story "House Arrest" seems to be mocking the Prime Minister, making it look like he's locked us in our houses against our will. The Sun is also considered to be a very right wing newspaper, this is why it clearly states what the Prime Minister declared last night but in less detail for clearer understanding, the language is almost command-like with its short and sharp structure. There is only a small photo of the Prime Minister in the bottom left corner showing him clenching his fist as if in anger yet smiling. Yet again there is a sell line for delivering the newspaper due to the lockdown. 

The Times is the most formal out of the 4 newspapers I chose. The language and choice of wording like "You must" is very direct and commanding, The Times is also a very right ing newspaper and is showing the Prime Minister ina very good light - "He spoke on a matter of life and death". The Photo of him along with everything else makes him seem very caring and look like a good Prime Minister. Surprisingly, after looking at the last 3 newspapers, there are no visible sell lines on the front page.