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“Journalists do not write about human feelings.”

Svetlana Alexievich

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Source Book: Voices of War, 2015

Journalists often focus on external events, neglecting the inner emotional lives of people, limiting depth of storytelling.

In simple terms: Reporters ignore human feelings.

Key Takeaway

Integrate emotional narratives into reporting.

Themes

journalism empathy human experience storytelling

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

media ethical

When to use this quote

  • feature writing
  • interviews with focus on feelings
  • human‑centered news

Key Concepts

narrative theory emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can journalists ethically convey emotions?
  • What impact does emotional depth have on audiences?
A Different Perspective

Balancing objectivity with emotion can be challenging.

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