What does paine say about the argument that brtain has defended the colonist in the past?

the water represents a powerful force, and supports the idea that farquhar cannot escape his fate.

explanation:

b. and i with my fighting heart, i thought at

first / to steal up to him [the cyclops].   the cyclops’ actions first odysseus to take

action after killing his men and trapping in the cave revealed his intent of

doing them harm.   that is why odysseus

blinded him to enable him and his men to escape.