Where Thomas Paine 's ideas to separate America from Great Britain a last resort to restore a fair constitution for all people regardless of their status in society and ultimately create an ideal government in America?
Thomas Paine 's observations in England helped him to develop his argument to encourage American colonists to seek independence from Great Britain. The knowledge Paine gained in England demonstrated his honest stand against England to help Americans come to a crucial decision that will change their futures and the future generations to come. Paine envisioned America setting a right example by protecting people 's right against monarchical governments or the “enemy of mankind” (pg.100) who seek ways to protect and increase their …show more content…
As an Englishman, Thomas Paine recognized the illusion of greatness kings believe to be born with, but it’s not entirely the king 's fault. The people are responsible for allowing heredity succession to be practiced since the early ages, “till the Jews under a national delusion requested a king” (pg. 14), even when the scripture clearly warned the Jews the “king of heaven” (pg. 14) is the only one with the right to rule over them. The Jews, from Paine’s example, did not give any qualifications to their king or had any specific characteristics to look for in a king, they simply rushed with the decision without knowing if that person was worthy or capable of having absolute power. Heredity succession is hard to get rid of when the king feels entitled to keeping it in his family and make future successors believe wisdom can be passed on from one ruler to …show more content…
Under those circumstances, Paine took up the task of writing about the factors that leaded to a monarchical system. Because Paine wasn’t afraid to face the truth with logical reasoning, certain groups of colonists, who were hesitant to do anything, were unprepared to challenge the king, blatantly defend, or accept monarchical sovereignty. Principles are the foundation to strengthen people 's voice against injustice, but “instead of being ingrafted on the principles of the former, assumes to exist for itself, and acts by partialities of favour and oppression, it becomes the cause of mischiefs it ought to prevent.” (pg. 110). Colonists seldom experienced freedom equally, except for the high class who had a title in
Thomas Paine 's observations in England helped him to develop his argument to encourage American colonists to seek independence from Great Britain. The knowledge Paine gained in England demonstrated his honest stand against England to help Americans come to a crucial decision that will change their futures and the future generations to come. Paine envisioned America setting a right example by protecting people 's right against monarchical governments or the “enemy of mankind” (pg.100) who seek ways to protect and increase their …show more content…
As an Englishman, Thomas Paine recognized the illusion of greatness kings believe to be born with, but it’s not entirely the king 's fault. The people are responsible for allowing heredity succession to be practiced since the early ages, “till the Jews under a national delusion requested a king” (pg. 14), even when the scripture clearly warned the Jews the “king of heaven” (pg. 14) is the only one with the right to rule over them. The Jews, from Paine’s example, did not give any qualifications to their king or had any specific characteristics to look for in a king, they simply rushed with the decision without knowing if that person was worthy or capable of having absolute power. Heredity succession is hard to get rid of when the king feels entitled to keeping it in his family and make future successors believe wisdom can be passed on from one ruler to …show more content…
Under those circumstances, Paine took up the task of writing about the factors that leaded to a monarchical system. Because Paine wasn’t afraid to face the truth with logical reasoning, certain groups of colonists, who were hesitant to do anything, were unprepared to challenge the king, blatantly defend, or accept monarchical sovereignty. Principles are the foundation to strengthen people 's voice against injustice, but “instead of being ingrafted on the principles of the former, assumes to exist for itself, and acts by partialities of favour and oppression, it becomes the cause of mischiefs it ought to prevent.” (pg. 110). Colonists seldom experienced freedom equally, except for the high class who had a title in