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Brittany Christian

Odette Rivera

Rhetorical Analysis of Margaret Thatcher's Eulogy

To honor Ronald Regan's heroic acts and remind the Americ...

To honor Ronald Regan's heroic acts and remind the American People that Reagan "...loved America and what it stands for: freedom and opportunity for ordinary people."

Americans

Margaret Thatcher

Rhetorical Situation

Rhetorical Situation

In the summer of 2004, Margaret Thatcher, a former Prime Minister of Great Britain, honors Ronald Reagan's heroic actions, in her eulogy, reminding Americans how Reagan "loved America and what it stands for: freedom and opportunity for ordinary people."

Appeals: Credibility

Throughout her eulogy, Margaret builds her integrity by introducing how she "lost a dear friend," and during her years as Prime Minister she had, "...time and cause to reflect on what made him a great president."

Explanation

Explanation

Because she is a former Prime Minister of Great Britain, it displays to Americans her knowledge of governing a country. Her positive judgement of Reagan also asserts the American people that her words are conclusive.

Structure: Narration

In the eulogy, Margaret narrates the successes Reagan accomplished during a time of tension in the U.S. She mentions how "he won the Cold War, not only without firing a shot, but also by inviting enemies out of their fortress and turning them into friends."

Explanation

Explanation

Thatcher praises Reagan by explaining what he did for America, and how his actions declared his American pride.

Style: Specific Diction

Margaret also utilizes certain diction in her eulogy to her "dear friend" Reagan that reveals the close friendship between the two and her appreciation to Reagan. She describes how his"cheerful and invigorating presence" was so powerful during a time of apprehension that "it is hard to deny that Ronald Reagan's life was providential when we look back at what he has achieved in the eight years that followed." With Margaret's specific word choice, there is no doubt that Reagan was not only a"large-hearted" person, but also a true hero for America.

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