YOU WANT ME TO RECYCLE WHAT?

1. Semrau clearly demonstrates the point of his article through the statement, "Quite simply, use what you have until it can no long function."

2. Through keeping his intentions secret till the very end, Semrau opens the mind of the reader to considering his suggestion. Semrau initially speaks his opinion of recycling in general terms. He then transitions into the story of his career and current life situation. The narrative of Semrau’s life prior to the revelation of his desire to donate his body to science prepares the reader to understand the reasons for this decision. These reasons also do not appear that of a crazed environmentalist, but of an honest individual. This narrative opens the mind of the reader toward accepting the 75-year-old’s surprising decision, and possibly even causes personal consideration. Semrau tactfully addresses the ethics of his decision through revealing honest, nearly sentimental reasons for his decision to donate his body. Semrau also presents statements about recycling and reusing that are familiar and agreeable. By doing so, he makes the steps toward accepting with his bold claim easier to take. Semrau lays down the logic of his argument without the reader realizing they are being persuaded. Regardless of the reader’s prior opinion of the issue, the shock of Semrau’s conclusion is enough to get one thinking matters through for a second time.