Hank Shaw’s “On Killing” is a well-written piece about life through his eyes, as a hunter. Killing another creature, the process he takes in doing so, and the meanings behind it are the main points of his article. He wishes to open the eyes of “non-hunters” to show that he is far more than just a killer and contributor to the death of an innocent animal. After being surrounded by audience members of “non-hunters”, Shaw found himself acknowledging that “most people have never killed anything larger than an insect” and “most people have no idea what it’s like to take the life of another creature, let alone why someone would actively seek to do so” (101). In his article, he proceeds to answer these mysteries of “non-hunters.”
I, myself, am a non-hunter. …show more content…
There are so many businesses, residential areas, and of course, the beautiful Atlantic beach. Unlike most in my family, I am just a laid-back city-girl-beach-bum who loves shopping and spending as much time possible next to the ocean. Except for my family, I never really knew anyone like Shaw, who hunted or sought food outside of the grocery stores. My father never hunted, but enjoyed fishing and even though my great-grandparents had their creatures hanging on the walls of their home, they were far too old to get out there with a shotgun and hunt anymore. Even my granddaddy didn’t hunt anymore because he was getting older as well. To say the least, I only knew of them still buying their meat and groceries from the local stores like most …show more content…
Vegetarian or not, habitats and animal’s homes are still going to be torn down. It may not always be about killing the creatures just for a meal, but new businesses and developments are being built every day and in order to provide places for these growths, trees and lands must be destroyed. With that comes the destruction of any living creature within that vicinity. For Shaw, he realizes that he is not contributing to the death or problems of animal’s lives, but contributing to the meaning of their existence and life. Such a peaceful outlook on what most think are a horrific act, Shaw has opened my eyes further. Although, I pride myself on being open-minded and easygoing, I do feel a sense of harmony in his
I, myself, am a non-hunter. …show more content…
There are so many businesses, residential areas, and of course, the beautiful Atlantic beach. Unlike most in my family, I am just a laid-back city-girl-beach-bum who loves shopping and spending as much time possible next to the ocean. Except for my family, I never really knew anyone like Shaw, who hunted or sought food outside of the grocery stores. My father never hunted, but enjoyed fishing and even though my great-grandparents had their creatures hanging on the walls of their home, they were far too old to get out there with a shotgun and hunt anymore. Even my granddaddy didn’t hunt anymore because he was getting older as well. To say the least, I only knew of them still buying their meat and groceries from the local stores like most …show more content…
Vegetarian or not, habitats and animal’s homes are still going to be torn down. It may not always be about killing the creatures just for a meal, but new businesses and developments are being built every day and in order to provide places for these growths, trees and lands must be destroyed. With that comes the destruction of any living creature within that vicinity. For Shaw, he realizes that he is not contributing to the death or problems of animal’s lives, but contributing to the meaning of their existence and life. Such a peaceful outlook on what most think are a horrific act, Shaw has opened my eyes further. Although, I pride myself on being open-minded and easygoing, I do feel a sense of harmony in his