# Thomas Paine — The Age of Reason character guide

> Thomas Paine in The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Paine, Tom Paine, Mr. Paine

**First appearance:** 0001-the-age-of-reason

## Who they are

Author and narrator of the work, arguing for deism and critiquing organized religion.

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