Rhetorical Analysis Of Common Sense By Thomas Paine

In the pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas Paine manages to persuade the inhabitants into believing that American Independence was a vital decision. The use of persuasion by Thomas Paine had a positive outcome for those colonists in favor of gaining independence. He used a variety of rhetorical devices, such as: hyperboles, analogies, and tone, to state why obtaining American Independence was essential.

In The American Crisis, No. 1, Thomas Paine, a revolutionary writer determined to move Patriots to action against the British, encouraged, in the midst of the War for Independence, where hope seemed scarce, hopeless and weary colonists and soldiers to not only persevere, but to flourish during that trying time. Using various strategies such as intimidation and persuasion, Paine deeply desired to awaken Patriotism and almost a determined anger in the colonists through his essay. Paine, throughout the text, used various tones that differed from person to person; for example, when writing about the British, Paine adopted a derogatory tone but continued to maintain a persuasive and inspirational tone whilst addressing the colonists.

In 1780, Abigail Adams wrote a letter to her son, John Quincy Adams, while he was travelling to France with his father. Adams wrote to John Quincy in hopes of convincing him to take advantage of the opportunity he had as he travelled abroad. Through the use of a concerned, motherly tone, along with historical references, Adams informs her son of the effects that can happen, should he choose to use the opportunity to further himself as a person.

Thomas Paine was an influential man who achieved many accomplished throughout his life. Back in the revolutionary time period the colonists had to make a crucial decision, which was if they should kneel as english subjects or stand as for what's right as americans. Thomas Paine Crisis No. 1 uses pathos as the most persuasive technique to appeal the audience’s angry feelings toward the king about the separation from britain, he uses an anecdote to show this.

In his pamphlet, Common Sense, Thomas Paine argues for American independence. As an experienced writer and an English decent, Paine was a perfect fit to kick-start public opinion on American Independence through his skill and personal grudge. With the use of well-constructed argument and support including, analogies, appeals, and scriptural evidence, Paine was able to present the argument; America should strive for its independence from England. America don’t need England’s assistance to be successful, they are only providing their assistance to America for their own good.

In the first several pages of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, he makes it very clear his feelings for the British Government. “The king is not to be trusted without being looked after…,” Paine states (page 6). He is trying to convey that the kind should not be able to make important decisions without someone going back behind him to check and make sure he is not messing anything up. He also goes on to talk about how the common people are wiser and more worthy of confidence than the crown. Expressing that the common people are less likely to make poor decisions than the king. It is clear that Paine is not in favor of a monarchy to rule over Britain because, he states, “…there is something ridiculous in the composition of a monarchy.” Paine’s ideal form of government would be a representative democracy that gives roughly equal weight to each colony. He also says that the sole purpose of a government is to protect life, liberty, and property, and a government should solely be judged on the extent to which it accomplishes these goals.

Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense was first published in January, 1776. Paine emigrated to America in late 1774, just a few months before the Revolutionary War began. Upon entering America Paine quickly became involved in American politics. He also edited the Pennsylvania Magazine. The war for American Independence can be traced back to 1763 when the French and Indian war occurred. The British won the war, but also had a substantial debt. Thus, they began to heavily tax the American colonies with the Stamp Act, the Quartering Act, and the Townsend Acts. Americans were displeased, which led to the Boston Tea Party of 1773. The Americans convened the first continental congress in 1774, which gave them a great place to discuss policy. The colonies lacked a clear plan even after the April 19, 1776 battle at Lexington and Concord. This is the time in which Common Sense was first released.

“Words have power,” is an accurate quote from Mira Grant. If someone uses their words correctly they can influence a whole lot of people, and maybe even start a revolution. Common Sense by Thomas Paine is a persuasive pamphlet about why the Colonies should rebel against Great Britain. Paine presents his argument by telling about government being a necessary evil, the inevitability of American independence, the inevitability of British oppression, America's relationship with the rest of Europe,and the problems with monarchy.

Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, on the surface, is a call for the dissolution of British monarchial hold on American society. Upon closer inspection of his rhetoric, historical references, and his concept of independence, his audience witnesses more than just an incitement to revolution. Paine is redeveloping the American concept of rights and, thus, redefining its roots. By eliminating British ties in this pamphlet, he creates a “rights foundation” that relies on discourse and national institutions.

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