In the article "The Kitty Genovese Murder: What Really Happened” by Jessica McBirney, we learn that the media often sensationalizes tragic events, which can lead to misunderstandings about the circumstances surrounding them. A direct quote illustrating this point is: “The story of Kitty Genovese was manipulated by the media to create a narrative that emphasized urban apathy.” This highlights how the media can shape public perception by focusing on specific aspects of a tragedy, often at the expense of the truth.
In the article "The Kitty Genovese Murder: What Really Happened” by Jessica McBirney
According to the reading passage, what can we learn about how the media portrays tragedy? Use a direct quote from the article as support.
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