Connors' Skunk Dilemma

             Robert Connors titles his essay “How in the World Do You Get a Skunk Out of a Bottle?” since it gives readers a snippet of the process that is being analyzed in the essay. However, Connors questions this because he did not know how to properly handle the situation he is in – having to get a glass jar off the head of a skunk. Also, given that this is such a rare occurrence, he is just completely baffled by it.

            This odd situation Connors is in does not frequently happen to others, and even then, it only occurs once in a blue moon. Although the situation is such a rarity, the point of the process analysis is more relatable. The purpose of this essay is to inspire others to rescue animals in need of aid. No matter how dangerous the animal may seem to be, such as the skunk in Connors’ case, it is crucial for people to understand their moral duty to save the helpless animal. Without the people’s help, the animal will suffer and eventually, perish.

            Connors is trying to convey the concept of helping out the wildlife in his essay. One way to achieve this is by performing miracle acts similar to Connor’s act of [literally] prying the glass jar off the head of the skunk. The second way is more practical since everyone can get involved and it does not require you to actually be in a hazardous situation. It is achieved by refraining from littering, especially cans and jars, since these items can be “traps for unsuspecting animals (258).” It is important that everyone throws away his trash in either a recycling bin or a regular garbage bin. There is no excuse to recklessly discard trash as it endangers animals.