The second chunk of Stiff by Mary Roach again addresses the secret life of cadavers once they have been donated to science. Roach discusses impact tolerance testing on cadavers as well as what occurs to cadavers once they buried in the ground. Roach further draws comparisons between what is done if a cadaver is admitted in a regular burial service and how the wasted body parts could easily be used for scientific research instead of being "maggot food". Roach also discusses how cadavers are used in the development of armor and other protection for the army. Cadavers are again the source of research and help assist in the protection of the people who are still living after the cadaver has died. Cadavers have assisted the army for many decades in developing armor that protects the abdominal cavity and head from gases and other harmful impacts. Cadavers are also used to recreate accidents to explain how certain deaths occurs. In some cases cadavers are used to recreate their own deaths especially in the case of murders or mysterious killings. Cadavers give great insight on a number of scenarios and instead of maggot food, people could appreciate the person's spirit not the body and contribute to scientific advancements by donating the body of the cadaver.
Application Question: Imagine you are a cadaver that has been killed in a freak roller coaster accident. Would you want your death recreated with your body to explain the occurrence although it would damage your body for burial, or would you like for your body to just be left alone and simply left to burial purposes?
Style Question: Roach uses a combination of statistics and imagery to describe how cadavers are used for impact and accident recreation. Give examples of the imagery (example : simile, metaphor etc. refer to worksheet given to you by ms. guy)
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I would not like to know the cause of my death because I would be at piece knowing nothing.
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