The Crisis No 1 Thomas Paine Thomas Paine

“The Crisis, No. 1” Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine (1737 -1809) • Born in England but moved to Philadelphia on 11/30/1774 after meeting Ben Franklin. • Sympathized with the revolutionary cause of the Americans. • Published the pamphlet Common Sense in January 1776, which called for complete independence from Britain. (500, 000 copies sold rapidly) • Wrote a series of 16 essays called The Crisis beginning in December 1776.

“The Crisis, No. 1” • General George Washington read _________________________________ • “These are the times that try men’s souls. ” – ____________________________________________ • Paine criticizes the “summer soldier” and the “sunshine patriot, ”_________________________ • He reasons that Britain is enslaving the colonists. – ______________________

“The Crisis, No. 1” • Paine wants all people to join the cause. – _____________________________________________ – The personal connection of something gives it its value. • believes that God is on the side of the colonists – _______________________

“The Crisis, No. 1” • thinks panics are useful because _________________________________ • believes the war is justified when it is defensive. – _____________________________________________

Literary Terms • Tone- attitude toward the subject implied in a literary work. – ___________________________________________ • Diction- word choice – ___________________________________________ • Hyperbole- an exaggeration used to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor. – ___________________________________________