Later that month, on September 16, Jane Yatman set out to ride 700 miles, a feat which she accomplished in 81 hours, 5 minutes. "Miss Yatman plainly showed the effects of the terrible strain in her countenance," reported the New York Times, "and she said that the ride was torture during the last twenty-five miles." Those miles, and indeed the entire last century, were ridden in a drenching rainstorm.

Question

–Wheels of Change,
Sue Macy

Why is the statement by the New York Times subjective?

Someone else might think that Yatman’s expression was one of determination.
It is unlikely that anyone would disagree with the reporter’s opinion of the events.
Most people would see Yatman’s face and decide her expression was one of pain.

Answer 1

The statement by the New York Times is subjective because it reflects the reporter's interpretation and personal opinion about Yatman's physical state and emotional experience during the ride. The phrase "plainly showed the effects of the terrible strain in her countenance" suggests a judgment about her appearance and what it signifies. Other observers might have different interpretations of her expression; for example, someone might view her expression as one of determination rather than pain. This highlights the inherent subjectivity of the reporter's observation. Thus, the most fitting response is:

Someone else might think that Yatman’s expression was one of determination.