The passage reflects the philosophical debate of the social contract and natural rights during the enlightenment period. In the excerpt of the letter written to her husband, John Adams, regarding the nature of man, Abigail reflects about a potential form of government and dangers in power that are unchecked, or unrestrained, by a government. She is questioning her husband as to what new form of government will be established. She is curious as to the nature of this new government, and she is concerned that the delegates might not be able to come to a consensus as to the form of the government. This reflects the debate of social contract because some philosophers such as John Locke argued that it was the citizen's responsibility to revolt against
