"The Crisis" by Thomas Paine
http://www.puc.edu/Faculty/Rosemary_Dibben/English11/NewNation/PaineCrisis1.pdf
"THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain
too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated. Britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that she has a right (not only to TAX) but "to BIND us in ALL CASES WHATSOEVER," and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there not such a thing as slavery upon earth. Even the expression is impious; for so unlimited a power can belong only to God. Whether the independence of the continent was declared too soon, or delayed too long, I will not now enter into as an argument; my own simple opinion is, that had it been eight months earlier, it would have been much better. We did not make a proper use of last winter, neither could we, while we were in a dependent state. However, the fault, if it were one, was all our own*; we have none to blame but ourselves. But no great deal is lost yet. All that Howe has been doing for this month past, is rather a ravage than a conquest, which the spirit of the Jerseys, a year ago, would have quickly repulsed, and which time and a little resolution will soon recover."
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
Reaction:
Thomas Paine's main point in the article is that America has become a slave to Britan. We are bound to them and in order to free ourselves we must revolt. He states that only God should have unlimited power. He raises the moral of the reader by giving them faith in war by saying, "God will not give up people to military destruction." This encourages that not all wil be loss due to war, that even though bad things may happen good things will be achieved. He is aware that all countries endure some kind of panic and fear of another. However be proclaims that such panic sheds light on issues that otherwise may be disregarded. War exposes the hidden thoughts of a man. Although he is offensive to war due to the murder it causes he declares that no man nor country should have to suffer as a result of someone else.
Diary:
I refuse to be held as a slave. For the purpose of government should be to help the welfare of the people not to destroy it. A king should not have the same power as God; therefore I am no subject to him. We are the settlers; we have founded this colony and suffered through the turmoil and hardship. The Parliament has no right to tax us for the things that they have not even seen with there own eyes. Most of the members have never crossed that wicked ocean. It is time to declare independence! We the people must create our own government in which we can prosper from. I will no longer tolerate being bound to a King who demands nothing but money. War is the answer. It shall not be praised but it is the light that will guide us to our freedom.
http://www.puc.edu/Faculty/Rosemary_Dibben/English11/NewNation/PaineCrisis1.pdf
"THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain
too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated. Britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that she has a right (not only to TAX) but "to BIND us in ALL CASES WHATSOEVER," and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there not such a thing as slavery upon earth. Even the expression is impious; for so unlimited a power can belong only to God. Whether the independence of the continent was declared too soon, or delayed too long, I will not now enter into as an argument; my own simple opinion is, that had it been eight months earlier, it would have been much better. We did not make a proper use of last winter, neither could we, while we were in a dependent state. However, the fault, if it were one, was all our own*; we have none to blame but ourselves. But no great deal is lost yet. All that Howe has been doing for this month past, is rather a ravage than a conquest, which the spirit of the Jerseys, a year ago, would have quickly repulsed, and which time and a little resolution will soon recover."Logos
Ethos
Pathos
Reaction:
Thomas Paine's main point in the article is that America has become a slave to Britan. We are bound to them and in order to free ourselves we must revolt. He states that only God should have unlimited power. He raises the moral of the reader by giving them faith in war by saying, "God will not give up people to military destruction." This encourages that not all wil be loss due to war, that even though bad things may happen good things will be achieved. He is aware that all countries endure some kind of panic and fear of another. However be proclaims that such panic sheds light on issues that otherwise may be disregarded. War exposes the hidden thoughts of a man. Although he is offensive to war due to the murder it causes he declares that no man nor country should have to suffer as a result of someone else.
Diary:
I refuse to be held as a slave. For the purpose of government should be to help the welfare of the people not to destroy it. A king should not have the same power as God; therefore I am no subject to him. We are the settlers; we have founded this colony and suffered through the turmoil and hardship. The Parliament has no right to tax us for the things that they have not even seen with there own eyes. Most of the members have never crossed that wicked ocean. It is time to declare independence! We the people must create our own government in which we can prosper from. I will no longer tolerate being bound to a King who demands nothing but money. War is the answer. It shall not be praised but it is the light that will guide us to our freedom.
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