The changes in the themes of literature that appear in the revolutionary time-period, which emerge to me are the search for identity and independence. In “Common Sense” Thomas Paine, he writes about being connected to Great-Britain and how this connection has helped establish American colonies. Although, just because we needed the help from Great-Britain to be established doesn’t mean that we will need them forever (1048). I believe that more women writers were published because more women had, had the chance to learn how to read and write. In addition, seeing the work of other female writers or even their husbands’ most likely inspired the women. I also think more women were taking an interest in being educated. In “Letter from Abigail Adams
