مجلة عصور الجديدة
Volume 15, Numéro 1, Pages 520-541
2025-05-31
Echoes Of Terror: How The Jack The Ripper Murders Exposed Victorian London’s Darkest Secrets
Authors : Ouldyerou Saadia .
Abstract
The Victorian era (1837-1901) was a paradoxical period of immense wealth and industrial innovation juxtaposed against glaring social inequalities. This work delves into this duality, centering on the sensationalized reporting of Jack the Ripper’s 1888 murders. By applying framing theory and Stuart Hall’s Encoding/Decoding model, the study scrutinizes Victorian newspaper coverage to uncover how the media leveraged these events to amplify public fear, expose societal flaws, and advocate for reform. Employing vivid metaphors, compelling narratives, and dramatic rhetoric, the press not only engaged readers but also influenced public discourse. This research offers valuable insights into the intersection of crime journalism, social awareness, and media dynamics, paving the way for further exploration of sensationalism’s enduring impact.
Keywords
crime ; framing theory ; sensationalized reporting ; Jack the Ripper ; Victorian era ; press ; Stuart Hall ; public discourse ; media dynamics ; readers
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