I was a little bit perturbed by the whole big grief…
“I was a little bit perturbed by the whole big grief machine that grew out of 9/11. I knew that I wanted to write about it, but I wasn't sure about how to go about it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2002
He felt uneasy about commodifying tragedy, yet felt compelled to write about 9/11.
In simple terms: Uncertainty about writing grief.
Key Takeaway
Balance respect with storytelling.
Themes
ethics
memory
trauma
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
literary
ethical
When to use this quote
- war reporting
- memorial projects
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
journalism
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor victims while creating art?
- What responsibilities do writers have?
A Different Perspective
Audience may reject uncomfortable narratives.