Goodman's description of this historical event can help form a mental image of Emmett Till. Describe another historical image that can be considered powerful in the same way, and why it is important.

One current controversy has to do with showing the bodies of American servicemen and women killed in action, or their coffins as they are brought home for burial. Some say showing the bodies or coffins amounts to sensationalism and exploitation of the dead soldiers. Others argue that not showing the coffins protects politicians from facing the public's anger over the consequences of their decisions. What do you think about the use of these images, and why?