Before the American Colonies were on the verge of independence, almost the entirety of of the colonies’ population wanted nothing but a reconciliation with Britain. It was not until a man by the name Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet entitled Common Sense that the colonists were fully swayed onto the revolutionary side. Made for the common man, this pamphlet was used as more than just a tool to begin the shifting of the tides towards patriots; it was one of the first extremely successful published persuasive essays. Within its pages, this pamphlet contained irrefutable arguments against the king. Whether it be grievances fueled by unfair tariffs, or arguments that further supported the need for separation from the British, Thomas Paine found a
…show more content…
After approaching his audience logically, Paine incorporates biblical allusions to further strengthen his reasonings for independence. He went on to state that, “...the exalting one man so greatly above the rest cannot be justified on the equal rights of nature, so neither can it be defended on the authority of scripture; for the will of the Almighty, as declared by Gideon and the prophet Samuel, expressly disapproves of government by kings.” To persuade the audience,, Paine emphasises that the Bible would never encourage the concept of a simple man ruling over another man; the only one entitled to such power is God …show more content…
As the text goes on, he connects to the colonists hardships, stress, and anger which has been increasing after the constant neglect of the british empire. Although independence seemed radical at the time, after using pathos which appeal to the emotions of of the reader makes the concept somewhat relatable. , “A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people” argues Paine and insists that the reason why the people are so afraid to trust a government that summoned one leader to rule is because they are constantly questioning its
After approaching his audience logically, Paine incorporates biblical allusions to further strengthen his reasonings for independence. He went on to state that, “...the exalting one man so greatly above the rest cannot be justified on the equal rights of nature, so neither can it be defended on the authority of scripture; for the will of the Almighty, as declared by Gideon and the prophet Samuel, expressly disapproves of government by kings.” To persuade the audience,, Paine emphasises that the Bible would never encourage the concept of a simple man ruling over another man; the only one entitled to such power is God …show more content…
As the text goes on, he connects to the colonists hardships, stress, and anger which has been increasing after the constant neglect of the british empire. Although independence seemed radical at the time, after using pathos which appeal to the emotions of of the reader makes the concept somewhat relatable. , “A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people” argues Paine and insists that the reason why the people are so afraid to trust a government that summoned one leader to rule is because they are constantly questioning its