Thomas Paine Rhetorical Analysis

In 1775, Thomas Paine wrote an essay, called Common Sense, which was address to the troops. Paine wanted to encourage the troops not to give up hope after they lost a battle to the British. He wanted the colonists and the troops to keep fighting and believing in their country’s abilities. Paine uses many strategies in the essay to encourage and persuade the troops to keep trying to win against Britain. Paine wants the colonists and soldiers to keep fighting and working towards winning, so there will be peace in the future for their children. Paine states that people should be wanting to fight so “[their] child may have peace.” Paine implies that if colonists and troops work together today, there might be a time of peace in the future for all their descendants. He wants everyone to join the cause to make the
Paine says that Britain, and its army, has stated that “[they have] a right (not only to tax) but ‘to bind us in all cases whatsoever.” Paine does not want the colonies of America to be stuck under the control of the British king, who does what he pleases. Paine says that slavery will be evitable if the colonists stay under the control of the king. Paine warns the colonists that if they give up hope and stop fighting, everyone will be effected if the British win this war. Paine states that “the evil or the blessing will reach you all.” Paine wants everyone to know that if they want to be happy, they must fight for it. He believes that no matter who you are you will be effected either way, so you might as well try to work/fight towards independence. Thomas Paine wrote this speech to encourage the troops and colonists to work together towards freedom and independence. This essay effected everyone and made the people realize that anything worth having should be worked/fought for, instead of just waiting for it to