All in all the speech should be serious and emotionally touching but in order to underline my point I was also trying to put some funny parts into it (as the short example part illustrates).
Short part of the speech:
My most favorite slogans were: “love does not need marriage”, “security brings laziness” and “marriage is a control mechanism”. To underline my point, I quoted Homer Simpson as a representative of a common understanding of marriage:
>Homer Simpson to Mel Gibson: You see this? [he holds up Marge's hand, to show her wedding ring] It symbolizes that she's my property, and I own her.<
It took me some time to realize that Homer Simpson is no quotable authority, and that marriage is not as bad as I thought it to be. Actually, I am going to marry next summer...
How can I take responsibility for that in front of myself? What has changed?
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Speech against the thesis by Raúl Gaston Krüger
- How can I take responsibility for that in front of myself? What has changed?
- Why does it make so much of a difference to Leon?
- Why would the newborn child profit from a marriage?
- In the beginning, I told you that I was a child of divorced parents.
- Let's leave my personal experiences and all the other mentioned reasons to marry aside for a while: Isn't marriage as such simply nice?
- Yes, I know what I am talking about, when I say "trauen":
- Many important decisions I have made so far without knowing what their consequences might be.
- Responses and facts for open debate:
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The speech aims to challenge the thesis that marriage is unnecessary, old-fashioned, and outdated. The speaker presents his own personal experiences and arguments to illustrate the benefits and importance of marriage in modern society. He emphasizes the role of marriage in strengthening relationships, promoting commitment, and providing security for families, particularly for children.
- The personal and societal benefits of marriage
- The impact of marriage on relationships and family dynamics
- The role of commitment and responsibility in marriage
- Addressing concerns and misconceptions about marriage
- The significance of marriage in the context of children and family stability
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The speech begins with the speaker sharing his personal journey and his initial skepticism towards marriage. He recounts his experiences with divorced parents and his early anti-marriage views.
- The speaker then shifts to his current perspective on marriage, emphasizing the importance of love and commitment as the foundation of a successful marriage. He argues that marriage, despite its challenges, provides a stronger foundation for love and a greater chance for longevity.
- The speaker explores the practical benefits of marriage for children, particularly in terms of legal rights, responsibilities, and family stability. He highlights the sense of security and belonging that marriage offers to children.
- Addressing the issue of divorce, the speaker emphasizes that while divorce is a reality, it does not negate the value of marriage itself. He acknowledges that divorce can be a painful experience for children, but argues that it is often a consequence of failed relationships rather than marriage itself.
- The speech concludes with a celebration of love and the joy of marriage. The speaker emphasizes the positive aspects of marriage and highlights its significance in strengthening relationships and creating a sense of family unity.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The speech revolves around the themes of marriage, love, commitment, family, children, divorce, personal experiences, and societal perspectives. It explores the complex relationship between marriage and individual happiness, family stability, and societal norms.
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- Raúl Gaston Krüger (Autor:in), 2010, Speech against the thesis by Raúl Gaston Krüger “Marriage is unnecessary, old fashioned and outdated”, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/175798
