"had it not been for america, there had been no such thing as freedom left throughout the whole universe. - thomas paine"
i need finding the original source where this quote can be found. additionally, a summary of what this quote means and whether you agree with the quote.

the opening scene of "sweat" exposes the great emotional charge of the story. it shows the violence and abuse that dyes the marriage between delia jones and skyes.

skyes decides to terrorize his wife by pulling a bull whip (which resembles a snake), knowing that she is terrified of those animals. skyes laughs cruelly at her and kicks the laundry with which delia has been working hard, telling her to get rid of it. skyes also comments on her religious manners, telling his wife how ridiculous they are. delia reacts by threatening skyes with her frying pan, generating even more conflict

he sings a song about his favorite type of food which is magical nooblets