People are always dying in the Times who don't seem to die in other papers, and they die at greater length and maybe even with a little more grace.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker observes that one newspaper reports deaths more frequently and in greater detail than others.
- In plain terms
- One paper reports more deaths and more details than others.
- What can you take from it?
- Coverage of tragedy varies by outlet.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does the press shape reality?
- Why do we care about details?
Another view
The observation is anecdotal and not statistically verified.
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