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“I think people have turned terrorists into these larger-than-life devils and so are unable to write about them in the obvious way, which is as human, petty, bumbling.” quote by Karan Mahajan
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“I think people have turned terrorists into these larger-than-life devils and so are unable to write about them in the obvious way, which is as human, petty, bumbling.”

Karan Mahajan

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2020

Society demonizes terrorists, making nuanced portrayal difficult, reducing them to caricatures.

In simple terms: Terrorists are shown as monsters, not humans.

Key Takeaway

Seek humanity in all stories.

Themes

media perception humanity

Mood

reflective critical

Type

analytical thought‑provoking

When to use this quote

  • journalism
  • fiction
  • documentary
  • political analysis

Key Concepts

stereotyping dehumanization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can writers humanize villains without excusing actions?
  • What risks arise from oversimplifying evil?
A Different Perspective

Complex subjects need balanced view, not just vilification.

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