Although he lost some of his appeal in the late-1970s and 1980s by his defense of the Pol Pot regime in Cambodia, he has used September 11 to restore his reputation, indeed to surpass his former influence and stature. --Keith Windschuttle, May 2003 [246]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author suggests Chomsky regained influence after 9/11 despite earlier controversies over Pol Pot.
- In plain terms
- Chomsky recovered his reputation after supporting Pol Pot by using 9/11.
- What can you take from it?
- Reputations can shift with major events.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can reputations be restored?
- How does 9/11 affect discourse?
Another view
Claiming a recovery of stature is a matter of interpretation.
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