Naz Erdeger
Mrs. Parkinson
English III
12 April 2016
The author infuses pathos into the reading by showing the reality of dumpster diving. Eighner made sure to inform the audience that the term 'dumpster diving' didn't do it justice at all. He says "Dumpster diving seems to me to be a little too cute" (Eighner 713). Throughout this article, the author talks about the pros and cons of being a scavenger in America. On page 718, Eighner writes "At first the new scavenger is filled with disgust and self-loathing. He is ashamed to be seen and may lurk around" (718). This creates a feeling of sympathy for the audience. Especially if some of the audience have lived through this and can relate. For a new scavenger, it seems to be very difficult to get used to scrounging for materials just to survive. By speaking about the reality of 'dumpster diving', it infuses pathos into the writing.
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