The 1969 Apollo 11 mission took a combination of determination and luck to accomplish. It was filled with many twists and turns yet it still came to be a profound mark in history. The following texts are related to the 1969 Apollo 11 mission that landed the first humans on the moon. “Man Takes First Steps on the Moon” from The Times of London reports the day of the event. The speech “In Event of Moon Disaster” by William Safire is a speech that would have been given if the mission wouldn’t have been successful. There is also a commentary of the event, “The July 16, 1969, Launch: A Symbol of Man’s Greatness” by novelist Ayn Rand. The last is a political cartoon, “Transported” by Herblock that appeared at the time. All texts are able to engage
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Safire presents this meaning that no matter if the Apollo 11 mission is successful or not the world should still continue to pursuit a space program, presenting this meaning appeal to his audience’s emotions. For example Safire writes, “But they also know that there is hope for mankind in their sacrifice. These two men are laying down their lives in mankind’s most noble goal: the search for truth and understanding.” Reaching out for this melancholy tome would appeal to any American who knew about the death of the astronauts. But, he offers a connection between their death to human pride and spirit. Safire himself is credible enough to keep this meaning in mind. Safire holds the title of the composer of the speech, but this speech would be delivered by President Nixon himself establishing an automatic credibility for the audience. In effective, Satire’s credibility and emotional appeal towards his audience evokes a common feeling of mourning for the lost lives, but also a proud attitude towards humankind’s …show more content…
To promote her beliefs she uses phrases such as “man’s greatness”, “total dedication”, and “man’s highest potential.” These phrases make her audience feel proud to be part of the Apollo 11 Launch. To relive such a successful launch Rand uses such vivid imagery:
“[The launch] began with a large patch of bright, yellow-orange flame shooting sideways from under the base of the rocket. It looked like a normal kind of flame and I felt an instant’s shock of anxiety, as if this were a building of fire.”
This description of her experience reveals a clear image for her readers and proves her testimonial of the
Safire presents this meaning that no matter if the Apollo 11 mission is successful or not the world should still continue to pursuit a space program, presenting this meaning appeal to his audience’s emotions. For example Safire writes, “But they also know that there is hope for mankind in their sacrifice. These two men are laying down their lives in mankind’s most noble goal: the search for truth and understanding.” Reaching out for this melancholy tome would appeal to any American who knew about the death of the astronauts. But, he offers a connection between their death to human pride and spirit. Safire himself is credible enough to keep this meaning in mind. Safire holds the title of the composer of the speech, but this speech would be delivered by President Nixon himself establishing an automatic credibility for the audience. In effective, Satire’s credibility and emotional appeal towards his audience evokes a common feeling of mourning for the lost lives, but also a proud attitude towards humankind’s …show more content…
To promote her beliefs she uses phrases such as “man’s greatness”, “total dedication”, and “man’s highest potential.” These phrases make her audience feel proud to be part of the Apollo 11 Launch. To relive such a successful launch Rand uses such vivid imagery:
“[The launch] began with a large patch of bright, yellow-orange flame shooting sideways from under the base of the rocket. It looked like a normal kind of flame and I felt an instant’s shock of anxiety, as if this were a building of fire.”
This description of her experience reveals a clear image for her readers and proves her testimonial of the