Beginning Quote by Jennifer Egan
“I've been interested in terrorism from the very beginning. My first novel is about that, too, and I think one reason I've been so interested in terrorism is because I have a deep interest - one of my deepest interests - in image culture and how it works. And terrorism is an epiphenomenon of image culture.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
The author links fascination with terrorism to a broader interest in how images shape perception, seeing terrorism as a byproduct of visual culture.
In simple terms: Terrorism reflects how image-driven society works.
Key Takeaway
Explore how media influences violent narratives.
Themes
media
culture
violence
perception
psychology
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
explanatory
reflective
When to use this quote
- journalism
- political analysis
- media literacy
Key Concepts
image theory
media influence
terrorism studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How do images amplify fear?
- Can visual culture be redirected positively?
A Different Perspective
Terrorism also has political, economic roots beyond image culture.
