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Summary Of Consider The Lobster By David Foster Wallace

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The essay, “Consider the Lobster,” the writer David Foster Wallace, explains how the Lobster industry is celebrated in the state’s midcoast regions and Maine being one of the most popular locations. One descriptive writing pattern being used in the essay is specific language.

The author is using specific terms and avoiding vague and general words throughout the article. The author mentions two main regions that host the festival is a place that has 5 star restaurants, B&Bs and Rockland every summer right by Harbor Park with a clear view of the water. The writer explains how both the warm-weather and the Maine Lobster Festival are joyful and loud that is going for their 56th annual event with the theme Lighthouse, Laugher and Lobster". The
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