The television, that insidious beast, that Medusa which freezes a billion people to stone every night, staring fixedly, that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He criticizes television for paralyzing people with empty promises.
- In plain terms
- TV freezes people like a monster and promises much but gives little.
- What can you take from it?
- Television often distracts viewers without providing real value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does TV add value to your life?
- How does media affect you?
Another view
This view ignores educational or entertaining value of television.
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