Graduate Address

I think that in this speech the main point and the purpose are basically the same, but vary slightly. The purpose of any speech can encompass a main point. The purpose of Neil Gaiman’s speech was to share words of wisdom with the graduating class of The University of the Arts. The main point within this purpose was that the real world is unexpected. Sometimes you cannot know what to expect, but you have to strive to produce good art and enjoy the ride. When diagramming Gaiman’s speech in the dramatistic pentad the act would be a graduation speech. The next point in the pentad, the agent, would be Neil Gaiman. The agency would be standing and addressing the graduating class. The scene would be the University of the Arts 2012 graduation ceremony. The purpose of the speech once again would be to share words of wisdom with graduates. The most important connector in this speech would be the agent and the purpose. The purpose in this speech is so much more meaningful because of the experience, talent and understanding of the man who is presenting the speech. Without an important agent the purpose of this speech could be lost. Another important connector would be the purpose and the scene. The speech centered around “making it” in the world of the arts. It would be appropriate to address the graduating class at the University of the Arts. The connection between the scene and the agency can be made as well. At a formal graduation you expect that a speaker with get up and speak with this same style and demeanor.