Introduction
The Sudanese Famine
The photo 1
The photo 2
Kevin Carter’s Legacy
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  1. Who captured the photograph titled "The Vulture and the Little Girl"?

Kevin Carter

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  1. What caused the 1993 famine in Sudan? 
  1. A combination of drought and civil war.
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  1. What does the photograph “The Vulture and the Little Girl” depict?

It shows a starving child collapsed on the ground with a vulture lurking nearby.

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How long did Kevin Carter wait before taking the photo?

He waited for about 20 minutes

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  1. What tragic event occurred in Carter’s life in 1994?

He committed suicide at the age of 33.

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 When and where was this photograph taken?

1993 in Sudan

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  1. How did the international community respond to the famine?
  1. There was a significant humanitarian response, including aid from various NGOs.
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  1. What controversy emerged around Carter’s decision not to assist the child?

Many criticized him for prioritizing his photograph over helping the child.

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How did the photograph impact media attention on the Sudanese famine? (2 elements)

It brought global attention to the humanitarian crisis and sparked discussions about famine relief

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  1. How did winning the Pulitzer Prize impact Kevin Carter’s career?

It cemented his status as a world-renowned photojournalist.

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  1. What global crisis does the photograph highlight?
  1. Famine - starvation
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  1. What role did media coverage play about the famine?

They made the world aware of the situation in Sudan

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  1. What misinformation circulated about the child ? (1 element)

Some claimed the child had died, but later reports indicated the child survived that day.

The child was actually a little boy

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  1. What mental struggles did Carter face after capturing the image?

He experienced guilt, depression, and was haunted by the suffering he witnessed.

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  1. How has Carter’s work influenced future generations of photojournalists? (1 element)

It sparked debates on ethics and inspired others to capture powerful, socially impactful images.

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  1. Which newspaper first published the image?
  1. The New York Times.
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  1. How many people were in danger of starvation?

800 000 people

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  1. What symbolic meaning did many people assign to the vulture in the photograph? (2 elements)

The vulture was seen as a metaphor for death or even representing those who exploit suffering.

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  1. Why is this photograph still considered one of the most powerful images in photojournalism?

It captures the harsh realities of famine and raises questions about journalistic responsibility.

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  1. Why are photojournalists often criticized for taking images of suffering? (1 element)

They are accused of exploiting victims or being emotionally detached..

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