Article by Michael Duffy
Michael Duffy has written over 40 cover stories for Time Magazine and was named assistant managing editor of Time in 2005. This article is from New York Times, a well-established and trusted resource.
Nearly twenty years after his presidency, George H. W. Bush catches up with Time Magazine in an interview. He is asked about his volunteer work, his observations on the job of President he first took in 1985, and advice he would give future Presidents. He made one statement stating that the position of Presidency is one no one can understand until they've been in it.
The context includes knowing that George H. W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States. It also includes background knowledge on the political process and the changes it's had in recent years
The purpose of the article was simple to get an update from George H. Bush. I think the author succeeded in his purpose; however, it would have been even more interesting if there were more questions asked (although I understand that it was a "10 questions" segment of the magazine).
Rhetorical elements include direct dialogue from George H. W. Bush. It helped to give a greater feel for who
Bush Sr. was as a person and where he stood on certain subjects. George Bush also responds with much experience, which is what substantiated his answers.
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