Al Gore at WEDAY 2012 - Anna Shinn

From environmental activism to Vice President of the United States of America, Al Gore continues his crusade to educate the world on climate change and global warming. For the attention he brought to global warming, he was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. Even today, he continues to speak out about the world’s most pressing issues. Al Gore inspired the young audience at We Day, and encourages them to take action to change the world.

 

 “Speak up. Get active. Remember you can bring about positive change.”Every word has a message, and every message has a meaning. Al Gore encourages teens to continue taking action in changing the world. He shares his belief with the audience, that young people are the answer to a better world. Using metaphors, he demonstrates how, now, people are destroying the planet, “treating the atmosphere as an open sewer”.

 

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” An important quality in inspirational speakers is that they inspire others and as well, are inspired by others. He used quotes from various people and countries, such as an African Proverb, and quotes from Mahatma Ghandi. He is inspired by the people around him, everyday, ordinary people. The speech that he gave at WE DAY 2012 was metaphorical to the fact that he felt inspired by teens, and felt as if that he had to push them in order for them to realize what they could achieve if they tried.

 

“Speak up. Get active. Remember you can bring about positive change.” As I mentioned in the previous paragraph, he felt as if that he had to push them in order for them to realize what they could achieve if they tried. This inspired them to do things that they never expected themselves to do. He encourages teens to take small actions, such as changing their own habits. Al Gore uses metaphors to educate the audience, using  words and phrases that hold meaning; he mentions how people are “treating the atmosphere as an open sewer”.  In conclusion, the true inspiration is how he shares his belief that young people are the answer to a better world.