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“Liberals blame the fall of the begging taboo on the let-the-bloody-orphans-take-care-of-themselves ethics of Thatcherism”

These articles are still relevant to the year two thousand because both problems are still around. Most young people have short attention spans but in Parsons’ his article brings up the subject of beggars straight away, with strong obscene language making people read the article.

“I have seen him nodding as if he is in silent discussion with himself”

Both articles are written in first person. One could compare arena and the new statesman with a story that one might either see on television or hear on the radio.

“…been happier for us to sleep in a shoebox full of *censored*”

This is effective for young people with short attention spans. It is considered as a more formal magazine and depends much less on sensation compared with ‘Arena’.

Parsons’ article is mostly abuse towards beggars, although he does feel genuine sympathy towards the real beggars.

Parsons’ article was published in ‘Arena’, a magazine aimed at a younger audience and it shows the whole structure and language is different. While “The Man With No Name” is high Standard English. With but a few complicating words for a teenage reader. The mind has to provide its own imagery and in some ways I believe this is better and fairer. ‘Arena’ may well provide graphics but since I have not seen a original copy and nor is there one in my local newsagents I am unable to discuss the article’s fully.

Pilger’s article oozes aged style for “New Statesmen” audience. So this is perfectly in place in the ‘New Statesmen’ mature readers to read a mature article. The examiner has provided the two articles in exact same font and style.