Jake Halpern reflection5/27/2019 Jake Halpern’s talk was very interesting and informative. I was intrigued by his story- especially the one about catching the economic criminal, where The New Yorker had to support him in the legal matter. From that, I understand that sometimes one’s ability is not enough even if he or she has an ambitious heart. However, at the same time, if Halpern wasn’t there, the legal force may not put on investigation on the suspect. Therefore, people’s ambition to dig into something plus the power behind them is able to make the world a better place. Halpern also talked about how he also developed interests in journalism, which was a pretty risky thing to do. Although it is not quite related to the power of a narrative, I found it so inspiring that he chases what interests him rather than a set career; he told students that we may not know their career right away but we will eventually find out.
Halpern’s writing in comic book addresses a lot of minute issues that I may not know about refugees. The the difficulties they face even after coming to the states are hard to believe, but they are the reality. I think here the power is that through the writing and comic, audience would learn so much not only information, but also different perspectives to look at the immigrant issue. Because the story is so personal; it is not what we can see on TV or read on newspaper everyday. It is live story that the immigrants from the Middle East experience. I read about The Secret of the Temple, which is an interesting story about Treasure under a temple in India. Jake interviewed a lawyer who sued the royal family because of property issues in this treasured land. It was interesting how much research about the temple and the loyal family he needed to complete in the article. I think it is definitely not a easy job to do. However, when the article comes out, his words can appeal to people when they read it.
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