The former prime minister of Great Britain, Margaret Thatcher, in her eulogy to Ronald Reagan, praises him as she remembers his great influence and presidency. Thatcher’s purpose is to honor Reagan at his funeral. She adopts an intimate tone in order to express all the good that Ronald Reagan had done for the American people.
Thatcher begins the eulogy by establishing extraordinary diction. In line 2, she says that she has “lost a dear friend”. The word ‘dear’ gives the audience a sense of how much affection Thatcher has for Reagan. Following closely behind, Thatcher begins recounting Reagan’s personality. She describes him as having a “cheerful and invigorating presence”. This choice of wording gives the audience a warm, pleasant feeling
Thatcher begins the eulogy by establishing extraordinary diction. In line 2, she says that she has “lost a dear friend”. The word ‘dear’ gives the audience a sense of how much affection Thatcher has for Reagan. Following closely behind, Thatcher begins recounting Reagan’s personality. She describes him as having a “cheerful and invigorating presence”. This choice of wording gives the audience a warm, pleasant feeling