In David Foster Wallace’s article, “Consider the Lobster”, he takes into account and sheds light on various topics that often lay hidden away from the surface. Wallace at first begins to talk about the Maine Lobster Festival where eating lobster is seen as a festivity and a means for celebration. At first the article seems boring and rather dry, but surprisingly Wallace actually sheds some light on a few notions concerning the lobsters further on in his article. The first unanticipated turn that Wallace makes is when he discusses what exactly the lobster is. He further discusses the habitat and natural manners of the lobsters, even comparing them to garbage men because of their diet. Although the topic leans further to the mundane side of the spectrum, Wallace is able to make the discussion interesting by providing titillating facts while also using a strong voice throughout. With a smooth transition, he was able to progress to his next provocative analysis. Wallace’s next factoid dealt with the symbolism and assumptions surrounding the idea of lobster. He further discusses how lobster is often viewed as a delicacy, but what made this topic specifically interesting was when he stated that lobster used to be viewed as peasant food. …show more content…
When explaining all the ways that lobster can be cooked, the reader at this point has yet to be fully captivated. But as Wallace begins to develop and twist the topic further, he uses heavy detailing and imagery to create a sense of pity and almost guilt within the reader. As he describes the lobster’s last fight to the coward actions that people face while leaving their kitchens, Wallace is able to discuss a topic that most individuals can heavily relate to. As he further develops this topic, a sense of pity for the lobster surrounds the readers and it’s almost as if the reader is forced to feel