Compare and Contrast choice of writing style

David Foster Wallace essay, “This is Water”, was originally his commencement speech he gave back in 2005 when graduating from Kenyon college. His direct audience at the time were his fellow alumni, but can be extended to everyone. He keeps his speech simple and easy interpret. His goal is not to challenge his peers but catch their attention. He thinks it’s important that they “live” every day and don’t succumb to mindless routine. He constantly assures his audience that he doesn’t wish to lecture nor preach to them. His only goal is to express what living real is.       

               Toni Morrison speech, like Wallace, was given at an accomplishing moment of her life. Being rewarded for her intellect and creativity she delivers a unique and memorable speech. In her meaningful yet hard to interpret speech she remind the audience why she deserves a reward as prestige as the Nobel Prize for Literature. Unlike Wallace she wishes to challenge her audience through her distinctive writing style. She switch back and forth between speakers with no due warning which leads to confusion until you come to the end and things become clearer. This allows for each individual to come to their own interpretation of the story. Giving a more personal touch to the speech.