Man Takes First Steps On The Moon Analysis

In the times article “ Man Takes First Steps on the Moon: Special Edition”, the leaders of the world are chiming in congratulating America on the moon landing. They are also describing the mesmeric scene of the moon landing in their own newsletters. Each article, although written in different perspectives of each country, uses dramatic diction to describe Armstrong’s “ dramatic descent” onto the mysterious lunar soil in front of them(Paragraph 3). They use this language because the lunar landing is a new experience the world has the opportunity to witness, and they are ecstatic. The readers of the Times will see the different countries perspectives on the lunar landing this will include the countries, London, Moscow, and Cuban radio.

William Safire, speechwriter for President Nixon, wrote a speech for the president to deliver incase the perfect lunar walk did not conclude in a happy ending. if the two men on this mission died the “ In Event of Moon Disaster” speech would have been given to America to mourn the loss of these wonderful and brave men. “they will be mourned by their family and friends; they will be mourned by their nation.”(Paragraph 3). “These two men laying down their lives in mankind’s most noble goal.” is said to uplift the spirits of Americans after this tragic event ( Paragraph 2) . the tone of this speech is humble, soft

Ayn Rand interprets the 1969 moon landing in this speech to her fans of objectivism, which implies the audience has prior knowledge of Ayn Rand’s work, or prior knowledge on the idea of objectivism. Rand reflects on the beliefs of rationality, and with a harsh diction when she says, “It was a long, violent crack” and she continues to make words pertaining to NASA sound bad and almost painful (Paragraph 3). Rand uses this diction to further her listeners belief in