Thomas Paine

In an extract from "The Crisis, No. 1", Thomas Paine articulates argumentatively to prove to the typical soldier that the overall goal of the war is worthy of fighting for. As an example, Paine states, "Britain, with an army to enofre 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 the earth. Even the expression is impious; for so unlimited a power can belong only to God." THrough this charged quote Henry shows the soldiers their monumental responsibility. Further on in the excerot, Henbry states, "It matters not where you live, or what rank of life you hold, the evil or the blessing will reach you all. The far and the near, the home countries and the back, the rich and the poor, will suffer or rejoice alike." Henry manages through this quote to lift at least a fraction of the soldiers' burden by letting them know that they will not be suffering in solitude. This strengthens bonds between soldiers across America as they join together for a common cause. Henry encourages American soldiers in the Revolution with his plain yet fiery argument that strengthens and unifies soldiers across America in the fight for FREEDOM.