Have you ever wondered what life would be like surviving from trash findings? Although the experience can be unpleasant and lurking with rodents, rotted fruit and musty odors it can lead to great findings. According to Duke University the average person generates four point three pounds of waste a day. In the story “On Dumpster Diving” by Lars Eighner he describes the means of survival out of the dumpster. The author provides vivid descriptions and explanations for his findings. He also explains how Dumpster diving can be a full-time job as he follows strict rules to show how a person can become more efficient. For example, using the senses and common sense to determine the condition of the found items (Eighner 353). Eighner expresses his life as a diver and how to
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He didn’t have enough income from the market to avoid becoming homeless. Like most Americans, he was disgusted about the idea of eating from a dumpster. Soon he was able to get over his judgment and began diving. Along with is dog Lizbeth he began dumpster searching. He found all kinds of items from prescription bottles, diaries, mail, fresh pizza, bedding and clothes. Even though he was careful in his selection of food he did get sick once a month. When he did find shelter, he wrote about his experiences as diver which had a great impact on his career. Eighner was able to learn a lot during his experience as the less fortunate.
To conclude, through Eighner’s diving experiences I’ve gained a different insight about going in the dumpster. His social life wasn’t much but people wanted to know his tactic to survive.He mentions his rules about diving and what he learns about other people’ life such as the prescription bottles and knitting. The most important concept of the story is taking a walk in someone else’s shoes before you knock their hustle. The story was written to show readers a person can still survive in
He didn’t have enough income from the market to avoid becoming homeless. Like most Americans, he was disgusted about the idea of eating from a dumpster. Soon he was able to get over his judgment and began diving. Along with is dog Lizbeth he began dumpster searching. He found all kinds of items from prescription bottles, diaries, mail, fresh pizza, bedding and clothes. Even though he was careful in his selection of food he did get sick once a month. When he did find shelter, he wrote about his experiences as diver which had a great impact on his career. Eighner was able to learn a lot during his experience as the less fortunate.
To conclude, through Eighner’s diving experiences I’ve gained a different insight about going in the dumpster. His social life wasn’t much but people wanted to know his tactic to survive.He mentions his rules about diving and what he learns about other people’ life such as the prescription bottles and knitting. The most important concept of the story is taking a walk in someone else’s shoes before you knock their hustle. The story was written to show readers a person can still survive in