The present story takes place in the distant past. It is when the industrial revolution reached its pinnacle of prosperity. During this time, human society had made incredible scientific and social advances that promised a much better and brighter future. However, there was still a significant distance to travel before reaching a desirable and ideal society.
Religious and sectarian prejudices have unquestionably hindered enlightenment throughout history and are undoubtedly one of the major obstacles to the advancement and excellence of the human race. In actuality, it is only through the erasing and dimming of these ideas and attitudes that bright and new horizons will be unlocked in front of us, allowing humans to arrive at the source of freedom and happiness.
This story follows the life of a daring and free-spirited man with lofty goals and ideals.
He is willing to go through any hardship to achieve his desires and dreams. It is a characteristic shared by all people who have complete faith in their goals and ideals and are not afraid to face danger.
But occasionally, we come across forces that challenge our inner resolve and make our movements a little shaky.
The main character of this story is also confronted with such a predicament. He is engaged in a conflict with a group of people who are extremely bigoted and superstitious and who are adamantly opposed to modernity as well as the social and cultural advancements of that time.
Nonetheless, he makes every effort to open a window for these people and illuminate their dimly lit minds. It is clear that he will experience numerous challenges as a result.
The most difficult task in the world, according to one thinker, is to eradicate prejudice and superstition from people's minds. However, there are always those who are unafraid of petrification in their surroundings and who warmly welcome such dangers. Last but not least, such individuals can contribute to the advancement and excellence of humanity and release us from the bonds of corrupt and unjustified beliefs.
In this context, it is not inappropriate to bring up some of the attitudes of Thomas Paine, who played a significant role in the intellectual and cultural development of his era.
"These are the times that try men's souls; the summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. 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: it is dearness only that gives everything its value."
In another place, Thomas Paine added:
"Men who are sincere in defending their freedom will always feel concern at every circumstance which seems to make against them; it is the natural and honest consequence of all affectionate attachments, and the want of it is a vice. But the dejection lasts only for a moment; they soon rise out of it with additional vigor; the glow of hope, courage, and fortitude, will, in a little time, supply the place of every inferior passion, and kindle the whole heart into heroism."