The American Crisis By Thomas Paine Analysis

Critical Thomas Paine writes powerfully about the upcoming revolution through his pamphlets to defend the necessity of the war against Britain. Paine explains his position for the war through hypophora, personal anecdotes, references to religion, and shifting pronouns. He speaks out to all the men of Philadelphia who question the purpose of the war, or the necessity, and to any Tory who may come across his pamphlet in order to allow the men to understand and convince them of why he believes that revolution is important and should be supported by any- all colonists. Although the topic is serious, Thomas writes in a satiric tone throughout the pamphlet to mock the Tories and any man who supports the King and his actions.
The speaker dismisses any arguments for Howe and the tories through his use of hypophoras to allow his readers to understand his position for the war. Paine will use various rhetorical questions throughout his pamphlet which he will immediately answer. He wants the audience to realize “the answer is easy”- make it seem as though there is no other right answer. Thomas points out to his readers that …show more content…
His ability to change the minds of many Philadelphians minds had a significant impact on history. He helped gain so much support for George Washington and his cause in a time when it was needed most to keep the war efforts moving and the rebels looking to have a chance. Philadelphia was one of the most important cities in the middle colony where many important events took place, but it was also the one that could determine whether or not the rebels would be able to finally have the support necessary to fight tyranny. With the powerful words of Thomas Paine calling out to the rebel in each citizen, Howe would face an unforgettable