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Hersey was a pioneer of New Journalism, a style of writing that integrated the reporter’s subjective experiences into their reportage and employed various novelistic techniques to relay the facts of the event. How does this narrative style influence the book’s overall message? Consider these points as you reflect on the text to answer the question.
Teaching Suggestion: Consider reminding students of the characteristics of New Journalism prior to beginning the discussion. Remind them that the publication of Hersey’s reportage was the first time an audience had been able to learn about the destruction of the city of Hiroshima in a participatory, humanistic way, as opposed to the large-scale images of mushroom clouds that were available from newsreels and other media.
Differentiation Suggestion: For students who need support with organization, consider providing a guiding note template for students to record their thoughts as they prepare for the discussion.
By John Hersey
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