Consider the Lobster

"Consider the Lobster" is an essay by David Foster Wallace that examines the ethics and experience of boiling lobsters for food. He explores how lobsters feel pain and questions whether it’s humane to cook them alive, prompting readers to consider the morality of eating crustaceans. The essay delves into the sensory world of lobsters, the discomfort they might experience, and the cultural tradition of culinary practices. Wallace encourages readers to reflect on their choices, highlighting the importance of empathy and awareness in how humans consume animals.