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Elliot Kalin: 我认为这本书不仅在历史研究层面运作,还在文学层面运作,这让我感到非常兴奋。本书以一种非常高级的方式开篇,引用了索福克勒斯的一句话,暗示着要等到晚上才能知道白天有多么辉煌,这在某种程度上是卡罗整本书的论点,即你不能在知道后果之前判断当下的事件。你不能真正知道某件事是对是错,直到你知道后果。我甚至无法在索福克勒斯的原著中找到这句话的出处,我追溯到尼克松1971年的一次演讲,他在演讲中引用了索福克勒斯,我不确定它还来自哪里。
Roman Mars: 我同意这种观点,卡罗的作品确实在文学和历史研究层面都有很高的价值。通过引用经典,他提升了作品的格调,并暗示了作品的深度。这种手法使得本书不仅仅是一部传记,更是一部具有哲学思考的作品。卡罗对细节的关注和对历史背景的深入挖掘,使得读者能够更全面地理解罗伯特·摩西的复杂性和他所处时代的特点。这种结合使得本书具有了更广泛的意义,超越了单纯的个人传记,成为了对权力、责任和历史影响的深刻探讨。
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This chapter introduces Robert Moses, a powerful figure in New York City's development. The discussion explores his controversial legacy, highlighting his significant accomplishments alongside the displacement of numerous communities. The narrative sets the stage for a deep dive into Moses's life and impact.
- Robert Moses's immense influence on New York City's infrastructure and his controversial methods are introduced.
- The introduction uses a Sophocles quote to frame the long-term consequences of Moses's actions.
- The chapter contrasts two instances of Moses threatening to resign, illustrating his shift from powerless youth to powerful adulthood.
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