If the Japanese can't build a safe reactor, who can? - Rhetorical Analysis
At first glance, Applebaum’s editorial seems to be an informative piece meant to describe the then-recent environmental and almost-nuclear disaster. However, after taking a closer look, the article becomes a plea to international agencies to put a stop to the “nuclear power renaissance.” She is able to make an argument through the continuous use of harsh and sentimental language when speaking of the present disaster and the possible ones, but she is also able to alleviate her claims by praising Japan and other countries at the forefront of the nuclear power industry. This is why, in part, the article can be misleading. Considering this is an opinion piece, it is lacking in credibility but since the events she references were widely covered and known, it can be assumed that her stance is credible. Additionally, when she references politics, Applebaum changes the tone of the text from passive and informative to urgent and almost aggressive. Within the first par