As everyday life goes on around the world, humans often get wrapped up in their own affairs and neglect to turn their attention toward the vulnerability of nature. In 1962, ecologist Rachel Carson became fed up with the reckless neglect in the treatment of the environment and as a result, boldly went where no w¬oman had gone before with her writing of the attitude-altering book, Silent Spring. After gaining publicity, the controversial book fueled a much-needed debate over the fate of the environment. In the passage, Carson attempts to transform the American public’s attitude toward the environment by educating citizens on the detrimental consequences of parathion usage, calling attention to Americans’ oblivion to the problem, and warning of
