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Pesticides In Rachel Carson's Silent Lang Apr 9, 2024

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Mya Berry MATTHEW FORESTER Ap Lang Apr 9, 2024 Rachel Carson In 1962 Rachel Carson was successful in her argument against pesticides in her 1962 book Silent Spring, as explained in her book about the incident in California an orchard worker handling foliage was treated from pesticide poisoning which caused them to go into shock and barely escape death but with skilled medical attention they survived. This incident describes how powerful the example she uses is, why pesticides are bad and not used correctly and can affect human health. Carson brings attention to the severe consequences faced by workers affected by pesticides and the workers life was only saved by medical attention, which shows the grave situation and the urgent need for responsible and sustainable practices …show more content…

She critiques the decision makers who prioritize economic interests over environmental and public health concerns. Carson challenges the ethics of these decision makers, questioning their right to decide for “countless legions of people who were not consulted” that a world without insects is more valuable than a world with birds and other forms of life. She was successful by providing specific numbers such as 65,000 red winged blackbirds and starlings were killed by parathion and appealed to the readers about the devastation caused by poison. Carson’s rhetorical strategies in Silent Spring are aimed at engaging the reader's emotions and values, as well as promoting critical thinking and public awareness. She uses specific examples, emotional appeals, and rhetorical questions to highlight the scale and urgency of environmental

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