Without reading a single line in this essay, you can determine that this is a work of satire. Linnea Saukko uses scientific reasoning to support her claim that the Earth becoming literally poisoned, and therefore incapable of sustaining life, is nearly impossible. Saukko's argument is certainly one that is disagreeable by the majority of the population, and perhaps this is what makes her piece so well written.
She uses bizarre scenarios to appeal to the satirical theme, which helps support her idea that poisoning the earth is a very difficult task. We as an audience are aware that in fact, it is quite simple to "poison the earth." I believe that Saukko wrote her essay from this perspective intentionally. Using bizarre examples that we know are not true encourages us to recognize just how easy it is for the earth to be "poisoned," or in our case, polluted. Saukko's piece was most definitely the best satire I have read to date, it manages to question her readers intelligence without insulting any party, whilst of course, administering her intentions across.
How To Posion The EarthLinnea Saukko - Student Writers at Work - Bedford Prize
She uses bizarre scenarios to appeal to the satirical theme, which helps support her idea that poisoning the earth is a very difficult task. We as an audience are aware that in fact, it is quite simple to "poison the earth." I believe that Saukko wrote her essay from this perspective intentionally. Using bizarre examples that we know are not true encourages us to recognize just how easy it is for the earth to be "poisoned," or in our case, polluted. Saukko's piece was most definitely the best satire I have read to date, it manages to question her readers intelligence without insulting any party, whilst of course, administering her intentions across.
How To Posion The EarthLinnea Saukko - Student Writers at Work - Bedford Prize