In the series John Adams is portrayed as a very vocal member
of the second continental congress and is a staunch defender of the idea of independence.
John Adams is shown to be a great admirer of George Washington and his sense of
duty when he sends troops to help defend Boston. Adams is highly instrumental
in the selection of Washington to head of the Continental Army. I feel like
this was one of Adams finest decisions. Adams is of the belief that independence is
the only way forward. Adams attacks one member of the congress for his Quaker
and pacifist ideals calling him a "snake on his belly". Benjamin
Franklin laments him for his comment saying insulting a man directly is only to
be done in private. This shows one of
Adams primary flaws he is too blunt and rarely sugar coats things making
enemies much quicker than making allies this doesn’t serve him well later on.
While a few members of the Congress are extremely vocal about their views Adams
and his fellow representatives are the only ones that remain concrete in their
views. This serves them well as the entire congress bar New York who postpones
vote for independence.
