Introduction
Common Sense is a famous pamphlet written by American political activist Thomas Paine. This work was an inspiration for declaring independence from Great Britain, supported by American Revolution. Common Sense is known for referring to ideals of transnational human rights supporting the idea of liberation (JMC). This paper will examine the work’s social, cultural, and political influence based on discussing the reasons for its writing, the main points argued for, and messages conveyed through, and the way Common Sense challenges social relations.
Analysis of the Work’s Social/Cultural/Political Influence
It is possible to determine two significant points Paine argued for in Common Sense that are also contentious issues in that period. Independence from England is the first of the main topics covered, and the second complementary one is the creation of a democratic republic. Based on the outlined points of the pamphlet, the reason for Thomas Paine to write Common Sense was the urge to support patriots fighting for human rights and, as a consequence, for independence. The message conveyed in work is that American colonists should fight for their freedom (JMC). With respect to gender, race, and class relations, Common Sense appealed to all the colonists regardless of their peculiarities (JMC). It enables to the proclamation of the work’s comprehensive influence on all the parties concerned. Common Sense impacted society through moral and political arguments, inspiring people to stand for their rights.
Conclusion
Common Sense, written by Thomas Paine, revealed the negative influence of Great Britain on people in the Thirteen Colonies. It was stated, in work, that nearly every challenge all the colonists, regardless of their gender, race, or class, struggled with could be eliminated by declaring independence. The author wrote Common Sense with the intention to inspire patriots and succeeded by conveying the message of the necessity to fight for freedom through clear arguments.
Works Cited
JMC. Thomas Paine’s Common Sense. Jack Miller Center, 2020, Web.