Perez Morton
Perez Morton
The son of a tavern keeper who climbs the social ladder and becomes a Patriot leader.
Perez Morton was a politician and orator who was a loud voice in favor of independence, even more than a year before the Declaration of Independence was signed. His clear brilliance and forward-thinking, however, are a stark contrast to his moral bankruptcy, which resulted in another’s suicide and his own eventual financial bankruptcy. He proves that political prowess and moral compass do not always go hand-in-hand.
From the Card:
- You deliver a speech at the funeral of Joseph Warren, calling for complete separation from Britain. Your oration is published and you become known to your enemies as "the Orator."
- You have an affair with your wife’s sister that becomes public. The sister is so ashamed she commits suicide. Despite the scandal you and your wife remain married.
- You rise in wealth and social status through your lifetime. However, just before you die, you lose all your money, leaving you destitute.
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