It was I who gave the title 'J'accuse' to Zola's letter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims personal role in naming a famous open letter by Emile Zola.
- In plain terms
- I helped name Zola's famous open letter.
- What can you take from it?
- Historical impact can come from small acts like naming documents.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does the title matter?
- How is influence measured?
Another view
The impact of the letter itself is more significant than the title.
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