Asked by john

How does Paine characterize kings?


As elected officials


As oppressors of the people


As wise and just


As necessary leaders

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As oppressors of the people.

Paine (in Common Sense) attacks monarchy and hereditary succession, portraying kings as arbitrary, tyrannical rulers who rule by birthright rather than consent and who undermine liberty rather than protect it.