After approaching his audience logically, Paine incorporates biblical allusions to further strengthen his reasonings for independence. He went on to state that, “...the exalting one man so greatly above the rest cannot be justified on the equal rights of nature, so neither can it be defended on the authority of scripture; for the will of the Almighty, as declared by Gideon and the prophet Samuel, expressly disapproves of government by kings.” To persuade the audience,, Paine emphasises that the Bible would never encourage the concept of a simple man ruling over another man; the only one entitled to such power is God …show more content…
As the text goes on, he connects to the colonists hardships, stress, and anger which has been increasing after the constant neglect of the british empire. Although independence seemed radical at the time, after using pathos which appeal to the emotions of of the reader makes the concept somewhat relatable. , “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” argues Paine and insists that the reason why the people are so afraid to trust a government that summoned one leader to rule is because they are constantly questioning its