Analysis Of Bogard's Argument

In this passage Bogard uses hard facts and examples to support his argument. He believes that darkness is something that should be treasured before it "runs out". "Today, though, when we feel the closeness of nightfall, we reach quickly for a light switch." Here Bogard begins building an argument by listing one thing people do to avoid darkness he further on follows it by naming a couple of disorders caused by artificial light. Darkness provides our bodies with support by producing the hormone melatonin, keeping certain cancers and disorders away from the human body. In the first three paragraphs Bogard tries getting his point across by showing the reader a couple of negative effects artificial light, or "avoiding" darkness gives us. Following
the third paragraph Bogard continues trying to persuade the reader by giving developed ideas and claims, bringing up insects, mammals, fish, reptiles, and all types of animals. "Ecological light pollution is like the bulldozer of the night, wrecking habitat and disrupting ecosystems several billion years in the making." Bogard believes that giving more and more light during the night time will not only hard humans but animals as well, giving these claims he wants too reach out to the reader and inform them about different ways artificial light is no good during the night time. He claims that without darkness, Earth's ecology would collapse, giving the reader something more to think about. As the reader continues reading the passage Bogard starts making an emotional appeal bring religious traditions in. Talking about certain philosophies and how religious traditions have considered darkness invaluable for a soulful life. In conclusion Bogard builds his argument by starting off with the damage we are causing to ourselves and animals, he continues this by naming some research to show the audience hard facts. As you get to the end of the passage Bogard ends his statements by addressing the problem and trying to make the reader aware "of the "irreplaceable value and beauty of the darkness we are losing."