Speaker: There isn't a clearly defined speaker in the film, but Murrow could be seen as the speaker. The other characters could also be seen as speakers.
Occasion: The whole McCarthyism ordeal and Murrow and his news team's actions towards Senator McCarthy.
Audience: Anyone who watches the film would be considered the audience.
Purpose: The purpose of the film is to inform the people of today of the occurences between Murrow and McCarthy in an easier way.
Subject: The main subject of this film is the role of Edward Murrow in the collapse of Senator McCarthy and the idea of McCarthyism.
Tone: The tone of this film is very serious and strong willed (in the case of Murrow and Friendly's attitudes toward McCarthy).
Yay for being right!
ReplyDeleteC'mon now. We have to be.
Excellent points, if I do say so myself.