THOMAS PAINE’S “THE LIBERTY TREE”: A POETIC MANIFESTATION OF REVOLUTIONARY LIBERTY

This paper researched Thomas Paine’s poem “The Liberty Tree” as a poetic manifestation of revolutionary liberty during the American Revolution. The main themes were explored: themes of liberty, unity, and resistance, framed within the political philosophy of natural rights and governance, drawing on John Locke’s and Thomas Paine’s ideas. This paper analyzed the poem’s symbolic use of the Liberty Tree as a unifying emblem of freedom, reflecting the era’s revolutionary spirit. Its role was considered in mobilizing public sentiment, alongside its influence on democratic movements, highlighting its broader cultural and ideological impact on American identity.