Question

REREAD Reread lines 112-133. How does Gessner react to the "statistic" about wind farms and the Gulf oil spill? Why does he include this
interaction in the piece?

Answer 1

Answer:

Gessner reacted skeptical to the "statistic" about wind farms and the Gulf oil spill. He had an answer for the reason the wind opponent gave him and he also had an answer from Jim Gordon for that problem. He included this interaction because it is useful to support his final opinion in favor of wind farms and also because it is about birds and he considers himself a birdwatcher.

Explanation:

To complete this exercise, you have to read the essay written by David Gessner called Spoiling Walden or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Cape Wind and then answer the questions.

This essay is about how David makes up his mind about wind farms being good or bad for the place he loves and calls home, Cape Cod.