George Saunders

In this graduation commencement, George Saunders shared some important experiences throughout his life to grasp the attention from the student body to not regret kindness. The reasoning of him sharing these experiences throughout his life was to try and influence the graduating class of 2013 at Syracuse University, to become a better person and be kind to others. Now although it is true that everyone is stated to their own opinion, I feel the need to state mine as if it is a fact. We live in a world filled with corruption and hatred. After reading Saunders’s speech, the first thing that went through my head was “FINALLY!” and the reason why is because I am tired of seeing people being taken for granted and treated wrong. Saunders is simply trying to argue that people need to be kind to others. But it is easier to say “Be kind” rather than actually being kind. With all this being said, Saunders’s speech is extremely effective because it’s true, we need to become a kinder generation rather than being rude or obnoxious to other people. With all the experiences that George Saunders has shared in his speech, it is time we share what was said and make a difference within the world. Be kind to others as you would want others to be kind to you.