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    Part One: The James Bulger Affair The two articles chosen, The Guardian newspaper and the BBC news site article, both show similarities and differences in the way the The James Bulger murder case is described. This is assessed below.The GuardianCrime newspaper 'James Bulger 'beaten with bricks'' (quote) - The headline that instantly creates the image of a victim being violently attacked. The first paragraph itself leads directly into a brief description of the brutal crime committed, followed by several paragraphs of the breakdown of the event which describes each step leading to the unfortunate death of James Bulger. The article also examines the forensic details that show just how horrific little Jamie's injuries were, creating an incredible picture of the crime committed. Offender The two 10-year-old boys were presented as having planned Jamie's murder, as it is suggested that the two boys had "intended to kill James or cause him serious harm" (quote). As the article continues, the offenders are described as having been "cleverly dressed ยป....