Shrek Argumentative Essay

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After an eternity Rashawn interrupts the silence, saying as a Vehicle Specialist, driving is our preferred form of transportation. Considering the alternatives, it’s both efficient and effective for our journey, however, he makes it exceedingly clear that until he finds someone superior to travel with his only priority is himself. Furthermore, he continues describing the implications of traveling unprepared and describes our situation as disastrous without a plan. During this interaction, the eccentric looking man wearing the blue lab coat catches Shrek’s attention causing him to ask “Hey Tech, what are you doing?” Everyone turns their attention in the direction of our unnoticed co-worker.
Without looking up simultaneously staring at the map

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