The document discusses the reader's reaction to excerpts from Thomas Paine's influential 1776 pamphlet "Common Sense," which argued for American independence from Britain. After reading parts of "Common Sense," the reader found themselves interested and agreeing with Paine's perspective, coming to strongly oppose Britain by the end. Paine employed rhetorical tactics to persuade readers and put them in favor of independence. The reader gained a deeper understanding of the important debate around declaring American independence from Britain through reading this influential piece of literature.

1. After reading excerpts from the pamphlet "Common Sense", written by Thomas Paine in 1776, I
developed a sense of understanding for many different aspects of the article. About a quarter of the
way through, I found myself very much interested in what I was reading. However, I was interested
to an extent where I felt as if I was living in the 18th century and I strongly agreed with everything
Thomas Paine was saying. By the end of the reading, I felt overwhelmingly opposed to the British,
and I was enthusiastically in favor for the independence of America. After further analyzation, I
realized Thomas Paine knew how to use his rhetoric. Throughout the excerpt he employed many
different tactics to persuade the reader, and put them in favor of...show more content...
The Stamp Act. By mentioning the Stamp Act, he is already triggering the mind of the reader to
think of the unjust acts which have been committed by the British towards their colonies. He then
mentions how the acts were repelled, yet a decade later Parliament whipped out a new set of
taxes. By causing the reader to feel anger for what Britain has unjustly done to them, it is easier to
convince them of his point that reconcile can not be made with them. Although it may last
temporarily, it will ultimately fail. From reading Tom's and Reverend Charle's works, I derive
two different tones. On Tom's side I find a very well articulated argument. He seems extremely
confident in what he is saying and takes a very aggressive and opposing stance. If I ever spoke to
him I would expect him to have a very eloquent persona, and a confident manner. On the other
side, I didn't get the same feel from Reverend Charles Inglis. Although he has his stance, I did not
perceive the same amount of energy and enthusiasm I did from Paine's. I would even say Charle's
writing was hesitant. After reading Paine's side of the argument, I was not anywhere affected in the
view I took on the matter by Charles. This very important piece of literature, has giving me a deeper
perspective of very important debate of declaring America's independence from
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2. Thomas Paine Common Sense
The Common Sense by Thomas Paine , written in 1776 . He was an English writer who was born
in United Kingdom and later moved to Philadelphia . 1776 when Thomas Paine written the
Common Sense , was the time the Declaration of Independence war had happened . The begging
of the great revolution . On the other words , that was the openly asked independent from British .
The time when , Paine was written the " common sense " , most colonist considered themselves to
be aggrieved Britons . That was the main reason for writing the pamphlet . " Common Sense "
became a huge influence of the colonies to break British rules . " Common Sense " supported
independence for the American colonies of Britain , and its considered one of the most influential
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225 years ago , what Thomas Paine was trying to show to the world , it became practical nowadays
. In the modern world people prefer live together with their family . Moreover , Paine emphasis
the monarchy in his second section . He argues that all men are equal to creation and therefore ,
the distinction between king and subjects is a false one . Pain illustrated " one honest man is
worth to society and in the sight of God " . Thomas showed in his article how should be the new
congress , and how elected the presidents and lows . According to Paine's all arguments were
based on common sense and mankind . Somehow they became true . Thomas Paine used people's
words and he quoted the Bible . That was the reason why the " Common Sense " was success
because Paine knew if he wants to talk to the public he had to talk to them in their language .
What Thomas Pain wanted to show through " Common Sense " had become fulfilled nowadays .
In a modern day America don't depend on any counties . America has their own trades . Not only
that , America have a strong economic background and strong military powers . Also , taxation has
decrease in present days by several
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