Question

Read the excerpt from the crisis, number i. "tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. what we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: 'tis dearness only that gives everything its value. heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed, if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated." paine compares tyranny to hell in order to emphasize the maltreatment the colonies have faced under british rule. illustrate that the oppression of the british government is far-reaching and evil. emphasize that british oppression is too strong a force to overcome. illustrate the effects of the war between the colonies and britain.

Answer 1

Answer: Illustrate that the oppression of the British government is far-reaching and evil.

The American Crisis is the name of a series of sixteen pamphlets by philosopher Thomas Paine, published during the American Revolution. The pamphlets were written under the name "Common Sense."

In this excerpt, Paine argues that both tyranny and hell are difficult to defeat. However, he hopes that independence will be so hard to achieve that it will make people appreciate the liberty they will gain even more. He compares the rule of Britain to hell because he wants readers to understand how far-reaching and evil British rule is for Americans.

Answer 2

illustrate that the oppression of the British government is far-reaching and evil on e2020