Analyzing Goldson's 'Response To A Graduation Speech'
Response to a Graduation Speech
Mark D. Weil
University Of Alaska, Anchorage
Abstract
This essay is a realistic view point responding to a valedictorian address, “Here I Stand” , written and spoken by E. Goldson, (2010). Goldson belittles her own accomplishments as valedictorian. She proclaims there is too much repetition in American education. Goldsons probable motive in writing a seemingly contumacious speech towards education are unveiled. This essay gives a brief summary of her speech, and then argues alternative view to American education.
A Response to a Graduation Speech E. Goldson, (2010) wrote a valedictorian address, “Here I Stand”, a speech dedicated to explain that too much concentration and effort towards memorization and following directions can hinder or distract creativity and the general learning processes.. …show more content…
However, Goldson proves to have a superior attitude in order for her to gain the position of being top of her class. Goldson shows real talent in her creative writing, unless someone else wrote this speech for her. She must have a more probable reason to belittle her own achievements. One trap some teenagers of high school fall into is displaying a vain or conceited demeanor. Goldson most probably wanted to gain respect from her audience by presenting a humble tone to avoid being accused of thinking of herself as being better than everyone else. Also, most high school students love to show contempt once in a while just to have an outlet of the stress associated with a high school crowded with students many of whom do not want to be there.. This speech definitely shows rebelliousness against the structure of our education system. This criticism of our educational system appeals to the rebel student in her audience. Who can deny that the system is not perfect and that there is always room for
Mark D. Weil
University Of Alaska, Anchorage
Abstract
This essay is a realistic view point responding to a valedictorian address, “Here I Stand” , written and spoken by E. Goldson, (2010). Goldson belittles her own accomplishments as valedictorian. She proclaims there is too much repetition in American education. Goldsons probable motive in writing a seemingly contumacious speech towards education are unveiled. This essay gives a brief summary of her speech, and then argues alternative view to American education.
A Response to a Graduation Speech E. Goldson, (2010) wrote a valedictorian address, “Here I Stand”, a speech dedicated to explain that too much concentration and effort towards memorization and following directions can hinder or distract creativity and the general learning processes.. …show more content…
However, Goldson proves to have a superior attitude in order for her to gain the position of being top of her class. Goldson shows real talent in her creative writing, unless someone else wrote this speech for her. She must have a more probable reason to belittle her own achievements. One trap some teenagers of high school fall into is displaying a vain or conceited demeanor. Goldson most probably wanted to gain respect from her audience by presenting a humble tone to avoid being accused of thinking of herself as being better than everyone else. Also, most high school students love to show contempt once in a while just to have an outlet of the stress associated with a high school crowded with students many of whom do not want to be there.. This speech definitely shows rebelliousness against the structure of our education system. This criticism of our educational system appeals to the rebel student in her audience. Who can deny that the system is not perfect and that there is always room for