Common Sense In “Common Sense”, a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, the themes of British political institutions, religion, and enlightenment rationalism highlight the problems of the British colonial rule, and the need for change. Paine criticizes the British Monarchy and constitution, stoking the flames of revolution in the colonies. He mentions God, and alludes to several religious stories, increasing his credibility. He calls on the colonist’s logical and rational thinking, and begs the question how can they live under the oppressive rule of the British. Paine uses an array of appeals to persuade the reader into believing the British government is unfit to rule the colonies. The theme of British political institutions is present throughout the pages of Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”. Paine speaks out about the issues of a monarchy, and the contradictory statements of the British constitution. He is calling into question how an empire with outdated government system and disorganized constitution could be fit to rule the American colonies. The British constitution …show more content…
Paine asks in God’s name that the colonists end ties with the British so that the next generations will not have to become killers, fighting their parent’s war. He writes that in the days without kings there was peace, using Sacred Scripture as his source. Paine hopes that there will be peace and prosperity once the British rule is removed from the colonies. He creates a parallel between the story of Adam and Eve and Monarchy’s. The allusion states that as Adam lost his innocence to Satan, and the colonists lose their authority to the crown. Paine is showing the evil intent of the monarchy, and by portraying the king as Satan creating hatred towards him. Religion was a central theme in the “Common Sense”, pamphlet which garnered support from God fearing men and the most religious