Summary Of Robert Davis A Lack Of Light On Litter

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In “A Lack of Light on Litter”, Robert Davis mostly addresses the younger generation as his spectators. The content states there is a trend of laziness in American culture that the younger generation has grown into. Since the author believes high school and college students to fit the generations norm, it is assumed that the audience is these students. The issue at hand, is consistent littering among Americans. Davis explains how the young adults have a disregard for the effects of littering on the planet. Ultimately, the writer is addressing “litterers”, specifically teenagers or young adults. Moreover, Davis justifies how effortless it is for people to litter and how easy it is to get away with the crime. Captivatingly, he approaches his

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