Discuss the representation with Gary Glitter's press conference in Regents Park. Comment on the photographs, layout and copy.

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Discuss the representation with Gary Glitter's press conference in Regents Park. Comment on the photographs, layout and copy.

The layout of the article on Gary Glitter on page five of The Sun is designed to create a conspicuous representation. The headlines are large and in a white-on-black technique which is used to make them stand out more. This suggests the articles importance. There is a lot of space given to pictures as only one of them occupies half of the page and only a small space given to the copy which suggests the pictures are very significant. The top heading says, "Display of a fallen pop star," which leads the readers to think that Gary is putting on an act or show. The large main photograph is at a mid-shot angle and shows Gary centralised with police around behind him and reporters close in front of him. This builds up a sense of isolation and disgrace towards Gary. The sub-headline below the picture says, "Cops slammed on sick stunt," which again leads the readers to think Gary is putting on some sort of perverted show also suggesting the police are being