Magaret Thatcher's Eulogy Of Ronald Reagan

On June 11th, 2004, Magaret Thatcher, former prime minister of Great Britain, delivered a eulogy to the American people in honor of Ronald Reagan. Thatcher uses pathos to connect with grieving Americans, antithesis to highlight the depth of Reagan’s personality, and anaphora to remind the audience of Reagan’s accomplishments. Prime Minister Thatcher applies pathos throughout the eulogy: “I worked closely with Ronald Reagan for eight of the most important years of all our lives” (54-56). Like the rest of America, Thatcher has lost someone dear to her; she can sympathize with their pain. They were good friends, even referring to Reagan as “Ronnie” showing their relationship was more than diplomatic. Thatcher can relate to losing someone but is also trying to honor them. She reminiscences Reagan’s legacy: “His policies had a freshness and optimism that won converts from every class and every nation” (13-15). Thatcher reminded the American people that Reagan inspired hope in everyone

He was careful yet confident: “Yes, he warned that the Soviet Union had an insatiable drive for military power and territorial expansion, but he also sensed that it was being eaten away by systematic failures impossible to reform.” The prime minister highlights Reagan’s carefulness, having warned that the Soviet Union was on the rise, but also had confidence they were bound to fall. Thatcher provides insight into Reagan, giving Americans information hidden behind closed doors. She further elaborates on his personality, showing he was fearless yet accepting: “Yes, he did not shrink from denouncing Moscow’s evil empire, but he realized that a man of good will might nonetheless emerge from within its dark corridors” (78-81). Thatcher elaborates on Reagan’s complex personality, showing he was not afraid but had faith in humanity. Reagan was at odds with the Soviet Union but he could imagine a good man standing behind such a