In "Smog City" by Rebecca McNutt, a character named Alecto reflects on the changing perception of cigarettes, noting how they were once glorified in media but are now recognized as harmful. While Alecto claims that smoking doesn't affect them as a non-human entity, they encourage Mandy to quit smoking, citing the health risks it poses to humans. This distinction highlights the irony of Alecto's own smoking habit despite their awareness of its dangers. Mandy challenges Alecto by pointing out their hypocrisy, as Alecto frequently smokes despite understanding the risks involved, indicating a complex dynamic between awareness and consumption. Alecto's perspective emphasizes the theme of pollution not only as a physical phenomenon but also as a metaphor for harmful habits, urging the need for change while grappling with their own contradictions.

In "Smog City" by Rebecca McNutt, a character named Alecto reflects on the changing perception of cigarettes, noting how they were once glorified in media but are now recognized as harmful. While Alecto claims that smoking doesn't affect them as a non-human entity, they encourage Mandy to quit smoking, citing the health risks it poses to humans. This distinction highlights the irony of Alecto's own smoking habit despite their awareness of its dangers.

Mandy challenges Alecto by pointing out their hypocrisy, as Alecto frequently smokes despite understanding the risks involved, indicating a complex dynamic between awareness and consumption. Alecto's perspective emphasizes the theme of pollution not only as a physical phenomenon but also as a metaphor for harmful habits, urging the need for change while grappling with their own contradictions.