Until the end of the Seven Years' War in 1763, few colonists in British North America objected to their place in the British Empire. Colonists in British America reaped many benefits from the British imperial system and bore few costs for those benefits. Indeed, until the early 1760s, the British mostly left their American colonies alone. The Seven Years' War (known in the United States as the French and Indian War) changed everything. Although Britain eventually achieved victory over France and its allies, victory had come at great cost. A staggering war debt influenced many British policies over the next decade. Attempts to raise money by reforming colonial administration, enforcing tax laws, and placing troops in America led directly to conflict with colonists. By the mid-1770s, relations between Americans and the British administration had become strained
A motif that could be found in the part of the story is sight and blindness. They are connected to Oedipus clear sight and quick wit. However, he seems to be blind regarding his own life. it might be revealed when he speaks to the blind prophet and when he sees the reality, he becomes literally blind.
She sat on the old wooden bench, clutching her purse tightly in her lap, the crazy old woman felt bad, as she looked at the ground.
