The British Brethren
The British citizens who failed to support the colonists
Core Belief
"Presumably, they prioritize maintaining the status quo and the unity of the British Empire, even at the expense of colonial liberties. They may hold a belief in the inherent superiority of the British government and way of life."
Worldview
They likely view the world from a perspective of British exceptionalism, seeing the empire as a force for good and the colonies as integral to its success. Their failure to support the colonists suggests a limited understanding of the colonists' grievances and a reluctance to challenge established authority.
Personality
Initially seen as potential allies, but ultimately characterized by their apathy and indifference to the colonists' plight. They are depicted as having turned a deaf ear to appeals for justice and kinship, leading to the final decision for separation. They represent a failure of empathy and a missed opportunity for reconciliation.
In Their Own Words
"Nor have We been wanting in attention to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us."
"We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence."
"They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity."
Other Characters from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America
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