Speech Drama

Is Wright justified in refusing to say the speech?

Based off of the limited context of the speech, I would say that Wright is not justified in refusing to say the speech. Surely it must be tradition that the principal writes the speech for the students. Furthermore, Wright appears not confident in his abilities of speech-writing compared to the principal's. On page 177, Wright says, "The principal's speech was simpler and clearer than mine". Wright does not understand that public speaking is about simplicity and clarity. It is not like his book where he can share his elaborate sentences and metaphorical ideas. In this regard, Wright would be well served in heeding the advice of his principal. This is where the lack of context comes in, though. What does the principal's speech say? If the speech is full of self-degradation and continued oppression, then never mind all that I just wrote. Assuming that the speech the principal wrote is a nice, formal, and clear conclusion that steers away from inciting drama, then Wright is not justified. He is missing out on a learning opportunity by being stubborn about fickle controversies.