Analysis Of 6.3 By Thomas Hutchinson

Primary source readings 6.3 and 6.4 represent two very opposite perspectives on the American colony and its fight for Independence. In one the British fear and concern of the uprising is expressed and in the other is a unity song that the colonists used as motivation and hope. However in both readings a common theme of the colonists is expressed; the unity amongst the colonists. In the reading 6.3 by Thomas Hutchinson, he expresses the fear he experiences through watching the uprising of the American colonies. He expresses his astonishment that the colonies would have a revolt against Great Britain. “Principles of government absurd enough spread thro’ all the colonies; but I cannot think that in any colony, people of any consideration have ever been so mad to think of a revolt.” (Hutchinson, 66) In this statement he is explaining that although the laws enforced upon the colonies may be ridiculous, he cannot recall a time in which people were forced to a point where they would revolt. This is showing a negative side of the colonies fight for independence, the colonies behavior seems unjust and illicit. …show more content…
Known as the “Liberty Song” this song was used by the colonists as motivation and a reminder as to what they were fighting for. “In so RIGHTEOUS a Cause let us hope to succeed, For Heaven approves of each generous Deed.” (Dickinson, 68) The song represents that the colonists were fighting for a validated cause. That they deserved their freedom, and also that their acts were approved by God. This is a very different representation than the one portrayed in 6.3 as in this song the colonists are behaving rationally and only reacting