The following video analyzes the essay, Consider the Lobster, in terms of its idea development, irony, purpose, and elements of post-modernism.
This video offers another interpretation of how the essay works.
You may be interested in hearing David Foster Wallace read his essay in the following audio presentation.
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- David Foster Wallace, Consider the Lobster. Authored by: Susan Oaks. Project: American Literature 1865-Present Resources. License: CC BY: Attribution
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- video A Lesson on Consider the Lobster. Authored by: Brian Leingang. Located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQgHZ_I5V2Q. License: Other. License Terms: YouTube video
- video Consider the Lobster. Authored by: Burchian. Located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SmoofNUjrw. License: Other. License Terms: YouTube video
- video David Foster Wallace reads Consider the Lobster (on the 2003 Maine Lobster Festival). Authored by: David Foster Wallace. Provided by: Manufacturing Intellect. Located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fZOl7C_vDI. License: Other. License Terms: YouTube video