How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
But Britain is the parent country, say some. Then the more shame upon her conduct. Even brutes do not devour their young, nor savages make war upon their families. (3.11)
Many people will argue with Thomas Paine and says that Britain is like a parent to American. But this just makes the injustice worse, says Paine, because no loving parent would ever treat a child as badly as Britain treats America without being considered evil.
Quote #5
Thousands are already ruined by British barbarity; (thousands more will suffer the same fate). (3.39)
Paine wants to be as clear as possible when telling his readers that British rule is killing America and ruining the lives of all Americans. If Americans don't step up soon in an armed rebellion, things are only going to get worse.
Quote #6
[Until] independence is declared, the Continent will feel itself like a man who continues putting off some unpleasant business from day to day, yet knows it must be done. (4.32)
British injustice has gotten so bad that America has reached a point of no return. Independence is going to come eventually, and there's no point in putting if off for future generations to deal with. That's just cowardice, plain and simple.