Harry Potter: Dumbledore Speech

by Maddison Taylor

Rylee Jones

Joshua Tapia

Sebastian Kalandos

Period 7

TRANSCRIPT:

Today we acknowledge a really terrible loss. Cedric Diggory was, as you all know, exceptionally hard-working, intricately fair-minded, and, most importantly, a fierce, fierce friend. I think, therefore, you have the right

to know exactly how he died. You see, Cedric Diggory was murdered by Lord Voldemort. The ministry of magic does not wish me to tell you this. But not to do so, I think, would be an insult to his memory. Now, the pain we all feel at this dreadful loss reminds me, reminds us, that while we may come from different places and speak in different tongues, our hearts beat as one. In light of recent events, the bonds of friendship we made this year will be more important than ever. Remember that and Cedric Diggory will not have died in vain. Remember that and we'll celebrate a boy who was kind and honest and brave and true right to the very end.

Speaker

Who is the speaker?

What are his/her important characteristics?

The speaker is Dumbledore, who is the Headmaster at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Occasion

What has happened (or is still happening) to make this speech occur?

A well-admired student named Cedric had been murdered by an infamous wizard called Lord Voldemort during a school tournament.

Audience

Who is the speaker addressing?

The audience is receiving a eulogy about Cedric Diggory who had been murdered.

Purpose

What is the speaker’s overall goal? What does he/she hope to accomplish by giving their speech?

The speaker's overall goal is to inform the students that Cedric was murdered, and not only murder but also by Lord Voldemort. While also persuading the wizarding world to fight a battle with Voldemort that already is a losing battle.

Subject

What is the main idea of the speech?

The main idea of this speech is to inform the students that the Ministry doesn’t want the students to know the circumstances of Cedric’s death. But Dumbledore tells them anyway, saying that it would be an insult to his memory since he was such a beloved student and friend.

Tone

What is the speaker’s attitude towards their subject? How do they feel about the situation?

The speaker’s tone throughout the speech feels ceremonial, having everything Cedric has done put on the forefront but with a grieving undertone. Dumbledore can’t sit idly by allowing more deaths, calling to action in the end: Remember Cedric Diggory.

Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

TRANSCRIPT:

Today we acknowledge a really terrible loss. Cedric Diggory was, as you all know, exceptionally hard-working, intricately fair-minded, and, most importantly, a fierce, fierce friend. I think, therefore, you have the right to know exactly how he died. You see, Cedric Diggory was murdered by Lord Voldemort. The ministry of magic does not wish me to tell you this. But not to do so, I think, would be an insult to his memory. Now, the pain we all feel at this dreadful loss reminds me, reminds us, that while we may come from different places and speak in different tongues, our hearts beat as one. In light of recent events, the bonds of friendship we made this year will be more important than ever. Remember that and Cedric Diggory will not have died in vain. Remember that and we'll celebrate a boy who was kind and honest and brave and true right to the very end.

Key: Ethos, Pathos, Logos, Both Pathos and Logos

Literary Devices

Today we acknowledge a really terrible loss. Cedric Diggory was, as you all know, exceptionally hard-working, intricately fair-minded, and, most importantly, a fierce, fierce friend. I think, therefore, you have the right to know exactly how he died. You see, Cedric Diggory was murdered by Lord Voldemort. The ministry of magic does not wish me to tell you this. But not to do so, I think, would be an insult to his memory. Now, the pain we all feel at this dreadful loss reminds me, reminds us, that while we may come from different places and speak in different tongues, our hearts beat as one. In light of recent events, the bonds of friendship we made this year will be more important than ever. Remember that and Cedric Diggory will not have died in vain. Remember that and we'll celebrate a boy who was kind and honest and brave and true right to the very end.

Foreshadowing Conflict Tragedy

Which two sentences help Dumbledore establish ethos? How might his audience perceive him because of these two sentences?

The sentences, “Today we acknowledge a really terrible loss.” and the sentence “Now, the pain we all feel at this dreadful loss reminds me, reminds us, that while we may come from different places and speak in different tongues, our hearts beat as one.”, help Dumbledore establish ethos. The audience may perceive him as influential and strong to be able to stand up in front of them and tell them something so traumatic.

How does Dumbledore use pathos to inspire his audience? What does he inspire them to do?

The sentences, “Today we acknowledge a really terrible loss.” really shows that Dumbledore is saying Cedric is a great person who really didn’t deserve his death. Dumbledore praises Cedric and proves him worthy of honor and allows the audience to connect their lives to his and to really cherish the bonds they have.