In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been an
swered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people." —Declaration of Independence, 1776 Which of the founding principles is best reflected in this.a. thesis b. ethos c. purpose d. pathos
The reason to support the B choice relies on the fact that this part of the declaration gets into transfering the idea that those who have written the document have gone through unfortunate situations that may be labeled as unfair, so the "Pathos" can actually apply to this text for the writer's indirect invitation to feel compassion for the others.
