So much of the news was invented for propaganda.
Interpretation
The quote highlights how news can be manipulated for political purposes.
Elsa Moranteβs quote draws attention to the concerning reality that much of what is presented as news may be fabricated or skewed to serve specific agendas, particularly propaganda. This suggests a broader critique of media integrity and the importance of discerning truth in information sources.
In practice
In a discussion about media bias, one might say, 'As Elsa Morante noted, so much of the news was invented for propaganda.'
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