i've just read "The Crisis" and i can't answer the questions..

i don tget it...

1. Which passages in the excerpt of "The Crisis" no. 1 were especially stirring?

2. The phamplet opens with two famous images. What kinds of people does paine identify with summer and sunshine? Why are thes images appropriate?

3. (I have already answered it)

4. What analogy does Paine draw when he talkes about the theif? What point i she making, and how might an opponent answer?

5. How do you think Ralph Waldo Emerson, author of "Concord Hymn", would respond to Paine's arguments and his writing style? How would people today react?

hope you guys can help anser this...
pls....
thank you in advance...

I can understand that "The Crisis" by Thomas Paine can be a challenging read. I'll try my best to explain how to answer each question and provide some guidance.

1. To identify which passages in the excerpt of "The Crisis" are stirring, you should go back and re-read the text. Look for sections that evoke strong emotions, create a sense of urgency, or deliver powerful messages. Pay attention to Paine's use of language, rhetorical devices, and persuasive techniques. Examples of stirring passages could be ones that inspire patriotism, call for action, or expose injustice.

2. In the pamphlet, Thomas Paine associates summer and sunshine with those who support the American Revolution. These images are appropriate because summer and sunshine symbolize warmth, vitality, and prosperity. By using these images, Paine is trying to convey the idea that those who support the revolution are the ones who bring growth, joy, and progress to society.

3. Since you mentioned that you have already answered this question, I won't provide any additional guidance. If you have any specific concerns about your answer to question 3, please let me know and I'll be glad to help.

4. To identify the analogy Paine draws when talking about the thief, you need to refer to the text again. Look for any comparison or similarity he makes regarding the thief. The point Paine is making with this analogy could be related to his argument that loyalty to a tyrant is equivalent to being an accomplice to a thief. An opponent might argue against this analogy by stating that loyalty to a ruler or government is not the same as being an accomplice to a criminal act.

5. To speculate on how Ralph Waldo Emerson, the author of "Concord Hymn," would respond to Paine's arguments and writing style, you need to consider Emerson's views and writing style. Compare his beliefs and aesthetics to those presented by Thomas Paine. Consider whether Emerson would find Paine's arguments compelling or align with his own beliefs. Similarly, think about how people today might react to Paine's arguments. Would they find them relevant, persuasive, or outdated? It might be helpful to read some of Emerson's works and gather opinions from a range of perspectives to form your response.

Remember, when answering these questions, it's important to support your responses with evidence from the text and provide reasoning for your interpretations.