Analysis of The Crisis Number One what does Paine mean when he refers to "the summer soldier" nd "the sunshine patriot?" The Crisis Number I by Thomas Paine Asked by inuyasha2 15 years ago 10/19/2010 10:31 PM Last updated by anonymous 15 years ago 11/17/2010 11:52 PM
This refers to the man who is willing to offer himself up to his country when it is easy to do so. He is willing to pledge his support as long as it requires no great sacrifice on his part.