Question

read the excerpt from the crisis, number 1. \tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. what we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly. tis dearness only that gives everything its value. heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods, and it would be strange indeed, if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated.\ paine compares tyranny to hell in order to illustrate that the oppression of the british government is far - reaching and evil. emphasize that british oppression is too strong a force to overcome. illustrate the effects of the war between the colonies and britain. emphasize the maltreatment the colonies have faced under british rule.

Explanation:

Paine uses the comparison to convey the extreme and malevolent nature of British - rule tyranny. Hell is an extreme and evil concept, and by likening tyranny to it, he shows the far - reaching and evil nature of British government oppression.

Answer:

illustrate that the oppression of the British government is far - reaching and evil.