The assertion Paine challenged is that Britain ought to rule over the American colonies due to the English heritage of the colonists. If you haven't, consider reading Common Sense. It’s a fascinating text and quite digestible, even for those unfamiliar with archaic English.
Odysseus exhibits traits such as bravery, cleverness, confidence, determination, loyalty, and strength. Patience is the only one not mentioned, but I'm unsure where you are in the book.
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It's a more intricate term.
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