Carson, R. (1962). The obligation to endure. In Silent spring. Greenwich, CT: Fawcett.

In this chapter The obligation to Endure focuses on the unintended

consequences of humans by them creating inventions for good purposes then
ending up hurting our environment in the long run. Carson thinks that the power a
man has to make structural changes is so wonderful but she doesnt like that in
return it hurts our environment. Carson also thinks that while were trying to come
up with new experiments to make life better, were just contaminating our world
more. She presents a compelling argument that gets the readers attention that if
we keep trying to change our worlds structure with pesticides, it will be hurting our
air, water, animals, resources (food). Carson is always speaking about how
pesticides shouldnt be used, Carson proves by referring to Darwins principle of
natural selection to back up her prediction that use of pesticides is unnecessary.
Carson tends to give many facts all at once that can be overwhelming but, she
eventually she proves her statement. Carsons credibility is based on her status as
a marine biologist and the writing of Silent Spring.