1. Semrau's point of reusing becomes apparent when he writes, "Quite simply, use what you have until it can no longer function."
2. Semrau's intent for this essay is to show readers that there are many resources that can be reused, not just materials such as paper and plastic. While it is important to reuse these materials, he is trying to say that there are other ways to be "green". What we don’t know at the beginning of the essay is that Semrau is practicing the concept of reusing by donating his body to science. He intentionally leaves out this information until the end and by doing so, he more effectively demonstrates the intent of the essay. When he first begins talking about reusing, thoughts of conventional methods of reusing may come to mind. When he starts talking about fulfilling his dream of going to medical school, the reader may wonder how Semrau could practice reusing in this scenario. And finally, when he reveals that he is donating his body to science for Harvard Medical School, the reader understands the very unconventional way in which he is reusing his resources. By not revealing this information until the close of the essay, he helps the reader think more about reusing and more readily understand that there are very unconventional but beneficial ways to reuse.
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