Text Analysis- The Crisis

--Who is writing?

The writer of this document was the English, intellectual author, Thomas Paine.

--Who is the audience?

I think that the audience, like in the past few documents, is the colonists. Paine is sharing his views on the present state of affairs with the other colonists

--Who do the writers represent?

In this case, the writer Thomas Paine represents the voice of the people in America. They mostly all shared the same feelings about Britain and how it was corrupt and controlling, and Thomas Paine was the one who tried to change that. He is representing a knowledgeable and sympathetic man.

--What is being said, argued and/or requested?

Paine is saying that now is the best time than ever to take control of what is going on between Britain. He says that God is the only one who can obtain absolute and unlimited power.

--How is it being said, argued and/or requested?

Paine wrote this document with confidence and did not care what anyone thought of him. He seems to be encouraging and complimentary also. He stated, "I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection." He says everything without fear, "I thank God, that I fear not."

--What proof and/or justification is being used to legitimize the request?

Thomas Paine's strong religious beliefs are displayed all throughout the document. He exclaims "[...] that God Almighty will not give up a people to military destruction, or leave them usupportedly."