One of Thatcher's purposes in writing the eulogy for the American people is to honor Ronald Reagan. Thatcher does this through her use of adjectives and diction. Reagan is described as having a "cheerful and invigorating presence" and policies that has "freshness and optimism." Those excerpts bring a sense of warmth to the reader which establishes her want to honor Reagan. Thatcher also proves the purpose with her use of appeals. She present the fact that not only did Reagan win the Cold War "without firing a shot," but he also turned the enemies into friends by "inviting them out of their fortress." So through Thatcher's use of ethos and pathos, the reader is able to distinguish the purpose of the eulogy, which brings is to another on of Thatcher's
