In the opening of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson introduces the distinctly American political thought of "personal liberty," since this is what the colonists felt had been violated by the British.
The scandal was that two boys were caught smugging and boys suspect that they all will be punished. One boys suggestsed that they all protest. When they go back inside class, their Latin teacher tells them that all their themes are scandoulous and they must correct it. Stephen is unable to correct his theme because of broken glasses. He get into trouble because of this.
Explanation:
the question refers to a scenario from chapter one from " A portrait of the artist as ayoung man"
