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Common Sense By Thomas Paine: A Brief Note On Divorce

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Divorce. Divorce resulted in me becoming closer with some family and losing touch with others. No, this divorce was not between my parents. It was between my uncle and aunt. This change was extremely sudden and astonishing. It had an immense effect on my life. I suddenly shared my home with another person and dog.

My mom's brother and his wife filed for divorce early this year. It was an absolute bombshell. I once believed they were the perfect couple and their relationship was immaculate. I was wrong. In Thomas paine's, Common Sense, he writes to persuade the Americans to fight for their independence from Great Britain. The British and the Americans had a bad relationship that created strong tension and conflicts. In comparison, my uncle and aunt also had an unhealthy relationship that needed to end. My aunt fought for her independence from my uncle and their marriage through divorce. …show more content…

He was usually away from home with the exception of a few holidays. Therefore, I only saw my uncle about two or three times a year. However, I saw my cousins more frequently. Shortly before freshman year was over, I was told that my grandfather and uncle would be coming into town for my cousins high school graduation. The difference was my uncle would be staying much longer. He would be living with us for a while. My uncle and aunt have always wanted the best for their kids, just as the good parents in Thomas Paine's, The American Crisis wanted. “If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.” My uncle and aunt separated so their kids did not have to suffer and witness the constant arguing. They wanted a better home life for their

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