Later that month, on September 16, Jane Yatman set out to ride 700 miles, a feat which she accomplished in 81 hours, 5 minutes. "Miss Yatman plainly showed the effects of the terrible strain in her countenance," reported the New York Times, "and she said that the ride was torture during the last twenty-five miles." Those miles, and indeed the entire last century, were ridden in a drenching rainstorm.

–Wheels of Change,
Sue Macy

Why is the statement by the New York Times subjective?

A: Someone else might think that Yatman’s expression was one of determination.
B: It is unlikely that anyone would disagree with the reporter’s opinion of the events.
C: Most people would see Yatman’s face and decide her expression was one of pain.

Question

Later that month, on September 16, Jane Yatman set out to ride 700 miles, a feat which she accomplished in 81 hours, 5 minutes. "Miss Yatman plainly showed the effects of the terrible strain in her countenance," reported the New York Times, "and she said that the ride was torture during the last twenty-five miles." Those miles, and indeed the entire last century, were ridden in a drenching rainstorm.

–Wheels of Change,
Sue Macy

Why is the statement by the New York Times subjective?

A: Someone else might think that Yatman’s expression was one of determination.
B: It is unlikely that anyone would disagree with the reporter’s opinion of the events. 
C: Most people would see Yatman’s face and decide her expression was one of pain.

XioGonz · Answer

@Isry

sammixboo · Answer

Subjective statements are based on personal feelings and opinions, and usually isn’t based on any sort of facts! So someone may think differently of the situation and Yatman’s reaction than how New York Times reported it!

sammixboo · Answer

People will always agree and disagree with statements like this because they are *subjective*. But if they were objective, people are less unlikely to disagree! Because it is based off of facts