"There are injuries which nature cannot forgive; she would cease to be nature if she did."
Paine uses this language to show that
A. the king deserves punishment for his behavior toward the colonies.
B. the king's oppressive actions against the colonies are inexcusable.
C. the colonists will mend their relationship with the king if he promises them independence.
D. the colonies will eventually heal from the wounds inflicted by the king.
1 answer
Paine uses this language to show that
B. the king's oppressive actions against the colonies are inexcusable.
This excerpt implies that certain actions, particularly those causing harm, are so significant that they cannot be overlooked or forgiven, highlighting the seriousness of the king’s infringement upon the colonies.
