In politics the proprietor of this particular café had for some time now concentrated his pupil-teacher’s mind on certain particular details of the Dreyfus case. If he did not find the terms that were familiar to him in the conversation of a customer or the columns of a newspaper he would pronounce the article boring or the speaker insincere. The Prince de Foix, however, impressed him so forcibly that he barely gave him time to finish what he was saying. “That’s right, Prince, that’s right,” (which meant neither more nor less than ‘repeated without a mistake’) “that’s exactly how it is!” he
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Conservative media
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Comparing Fox News to the captive Scheherazade requires examining certain aspects metaphorically rather than directly. Here are a few potential parallels:
1. Captivating an audience: Like Scheherazade's storytelling, Fox News aims to captivate its audience through its programming and news coverage. It employs various techniques, such as engaging narratives, provocative commentary, and sensationalism, to keep viewers tuned in.
2. Prolonging its survival: Scheherazade tells stories to delay her execution, while Fox News, as a media outlet, seeks to maintain its relevance and viewership. Both have an interest in sustaining their existence and influence.
3. Narrative control: Scheherazade uses storytelling as a means of controlling the king's attention and emotions, hoping to influence his decisions. Similarly, Fox News employs its narratives, biases, and editorial choices to shape public opinion and sway political discourse.
It's important to note that these parallels are conceptual and symbolic rather than direct comparisons. The intent and context of their actions differ significantly, as one is a character in a story, while the other is a news organization.
