Text Type: Speech
Text Creator: Denzel Washington
Text Purpose: To inspire
Date: May 21, 2021
Critical Literacy Question: In whose interest is this text?
Denzel Washington recounts the major losses that he had to go through to get to the career he has now: the many majors he failed at university, the auditions he didn't make, e.t.c. The focus of the speech, however, is the importance of losing, and being prepared to lose. The most notable moment of the speech is when Denzel says: "If you do not lose, you are not even trying." This means that in order to succeed, especially in a new challenge, or a field you are not experienced with, you must be prepared to take risks.
This text would be most benficial to those who are currently experiencing a "rough patch" in their life, and require the wisdom and advice. This advice could only be given by somebody who has already experienced such rough patches, and have made it to the other side.
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