The Big Issue: Example Question

Analyse why The Big Issue magazine has used an intertextual approach to the referendum on its front cover.

How does intertextuality create meaning in this source?

• Use of Abba reference (Swedish pop group)
• Use of Personality (Nicola Sturgeon, David Cameron, Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage.)
• Use of images
• Use of text

Make judgements and reach a conclusion about the advantages of this use of intertextuality to The Big Issue magazine.

Class notes

The cover references:

• The EU referendum 23rd June 2016 (Brexit) - Magazine is dated June 13-19 2016
• David Cameron Conservative - Prime Minister - Remain
• Nigel Farage UKIP (UK Independence Party) - Leave
• Boris Johnson Conservative - Leave
• Nicola Sturgeon -SNP (Scottish Independence Party) - Remain
• ABBA - Swedish pop group
• ABBA song titles and partial song lyrics are used on the cover
• Ballot box
• Ballot paper
• Disco ball globe
• Sparkly 1970s disco background