One very good reason that Thomas Paine thinks the colonies stand a good chance against the British is cause if the colonies declare independence, then they become enemies of the British,but also therefore, they are no longer enemies of the colonists, and for that they can work with other countries.
By using figurative language, Shakespeare creates a visual image of Octavius’ army overtaking them like inescapable death. Cassius’ words foreshadow later events in act 5.
