Key Ideas

1. The book explores the nature of photography and its ability to capture and represent suffering and violence. Sontag analyzes how photographs can elicit emotional responses and shape public opinion.
2. Sontag critiques the role of war photography in desensitizing the audience to violence. She argues that repeated exposure to graphic images can lead to apathy and indifference.
3. The book discusses the ethics of photographing suffering and the responsibility of photographers to their subjects. Sontag questions whether it is ever appropriate to exploit the pain of others for artistic or journa....
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