Capitol Quote by Mike Pence
“We all lived through September 11. I was here at the Capitol that day. I saw the evil of our enemies written in the smoke rising above the Pentagon.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, 2002
Witnessing tragedy leads to a belief that enemies are visibly evil, using imagery of smoke.
In simple terms: Seeing smoke as enemy sign.
Beware of oversimplifying complex events.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media analysis
- public policy
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do symbols shape our view of conflict?
- Can we find unity after tragedy?
Attributing evil to a single source ignores nuance.