Sophie Luke
Philip Howard
Language Arts III Term 1
Voices of the Revolution
In The Crisis Excerpt, Thomas Paine clearly shows bias though this statement demonstrates that explaining one’s beliefs can be extremely effective when sharing a particular belief that is not dependent on concrete facts to prove it. From the very first sentence shown in this excerpt, “THESE are the times that try men's souls.” Paine shows bias. “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.” In that sentence, Paine articulates his passionate belief that American citizens should not have to pay taxes or be beholden to Great Britain. He even goes as far to compare the situation to slavery.…show more content… The first comes from the sentence, “Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” Consolation is the key word in this argument. It shows the reader that the belief in such a consolation of struggle, justifies any potential pain or difficulty caused by the struggle. Though the statement doesn’t use facts or concrete evidence to support the argument, his use of language often used to justify faith and belief, makes his point clear. He is more or less saying that this fight against taxes is going to take time and it won’t be easy, but it will be
