English 120
Ecological Context Essay
Heather Rogers offers her perspective on the ecological state of trash disposed
of in America. She asks us to reexamine the waste disposal technologies that we
currently employ.
-What arguments are made by Heather Rogers?
-What environmental concerns does she raise?
Lars Eighner writes from a more personal perspective as he shares memoires from
his time as a scavenger in America. He also questions the current norms in this
country in terms of consumerism and wastefulness.
Does your perspective of Lars Eighner’s lifestyle change when you adopt
Rogers’ ecological position? Explain why or why not.
-How does your perception of Eighner’s lifestyle change after gathering
contextual research relating to his life experiences and literary works?
-How do both authors contribute to the conversation about man’s ecological
impact on this planet?
-Use at least two outside sources to support your analysis
MLA format
3 pages
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