11. The Titanic Inquiry
Titanic: Ship of Dreams
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Titanic Inquiry: Class and Controversy
This chapter examines the intense scrutiny of upper-class survivors during the Titanic inquiry, focusing on Sir Cosmo and Lady Duff Gordon's controversial actions and testimonies. It highlights the collision of celebrity culture and social expectations amid the tragedy, as well as the implications of their behavior on public perception. The chapter also addresses the challenges of establishing factual narratives from conflicting eyewitness accounts, illustrating the complexities of the investigation into the disaster.
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