Television Quote by Alfred Hitchcock
“Seeing a murder on television can help work off one's antagonisms. And if you haven't any antagonisms, the commercials will give you some.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Violence on Screen”, 1960
Viewing murder releases aggression; media can substitute real conflict.
In simple terms: Violence on TV releases aggression.
Use media to vent safely.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- television
- gaming
- stress relief
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does media become harmful?
- How to balance catharsis with empathy?
Desensitization risk exists.