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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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What year year was this photograph taken?

1993

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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. Where was the photograph taken, and in what context?

It was taken near Ayod, Sudan, during the 1993 famine.

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How did the photograph impact media attention on the Sudanese famine?

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

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  1. What personal struggles did Carter face after receiving widespread criticism?

He suffered from guilt, depression, and drug addiction.

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  1. What global crisis does the photograph highlight?
  1. The 1993 famine in Sudan.
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  1. What role did media coverage play in the global response?

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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  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?

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

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  1. Where was the photograph taken?
  1. Near Ayod, Sudan.
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  1. How many people were estimated to have died during the famine?

Estimations range in the tens of thousands.

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  1. What misinformation circulated about the child’s fate?

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

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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. 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. Which newspaper first published the image?
  1. The New York Times.
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  1. How did the Sudanese government respond to the crisis?

The response was criticized as inadequate and slow.

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  1. What symbolic meaning did many people assign to the vulture in the photograph?

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

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

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

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What did Carter's suicide note reveal about his state of mind?

It expressed his despair over the suffering he had witnessed