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A Dirge And Plastic: A Toxic Love Story

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How would you feel if the whole world threw all of their trash in your backyard? That would be a lot of trash. About twenty percent would be plastic. Two texts explain some things about pollution. One text is "Plastic: A Toxic Love Story." By Susan Friekel. The other one is "A Dirge" by Percy Bysshe Shelley.

Both texts have a similar theme. Shelley's poem talks about the world being mad at humans for polluting it. The world is grieving about how poorly we treat it. Friekel's story talks about Kehoe beach. A ample amount of plastic washes up there every year. A couple goes there and makes art out of the plastic.

Both texts also have a similar tone. Shelley's poem has a sad, upset, and emotional tone. Friekel's story also

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