Media and Images

Through my analysis I have come to the conclusion that the media is powerful in terms of its ability to shape public opinion and is even more powerful when it comes to the construction of public memory. The images shown throughout the media coverage of both events are nearly interchangeable. I have compiled images from the protests and you can see how without narration, it would be very difficult to discern the difference in location or context. What I learned most from my research is that because of war journalism, political agenda and propaganda flourish. In the situation of Seattle, portraying the protesters in a negative light supported capitalism as well as the nationalistic interests of The United States in relation to labor regulation and free trade agreements.