Collin Williams
Mrs. Parkinson
Bell 7
4/13/16
The author of Dumpster Diving shows pathos by exceeding the amount of imagery in the passage. "Bulging, rusty, and dented cans and cans that spew when punctured should be avoided especially when the contents are not very acidic or syrupy"(Eighner 714) This quote shows discreet imagery, reflecting how Eighner shows pathos in the book. While Eighner describes her experiences of dumpster diving, and living the tragic life of being in poverty, you can see through her eyes how horrific the life she lives is. "I began scavenging by pulling pizzas out of the Dumpster behind a pizza delivery shop"(Eighner 715) You can see how cautious and strategic you have to be in order to survive while living in poverty.
