Assumed Quote by Martin Jacques
“9/11 was a hugely overblown event that only assumed its overarching importance a) because it was done to the United States and b) because of the way the U.S. reacted.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Globalization of America, 2006
The significance of events is amplified by national focus and reaction, not inherent magnitude.
In simple terms: Importance shaped by reaction.
Key Takeaway
Question narratives that inflate events.
Themes
media influence
national identity
perception
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- academic debate
- public policy
Key Concepts
historical analysis
political rhetoric
event framing
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media shape our view of crises?
- What criteria determine true significance?
A Different Perspective
Risk of minimizing genuine impact.
![“This [9/11 event] was bloody-minded destruction for no other reason than to do it. Note that there was no claim for these attacks. There were no demands. There were no statements. It was a silent piece of terror. This was part of nothing.” quote by Edward Said](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/801/edward-said-6412_bloody_this-9-11-event-was-bloody-minded-destru_2143651.jpg)
![“It [9/11 tragedy] has affected us on so many levels: economically, morally, spiritually, ethically. It's been all over the place. A new American identity emerged - we now live in a very different America. This is the power of the definitive event.” quote by Porochista Khakpour](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3b7/porochista-khakpour-20047_affected_it-9-11-tragedy-has-affected-us-on-so-ma_821622.jpg)
