Amanda CulverHIST 328Book Review 1 Benjamin Franklin lived a highly productive life as a printer (as well as becoming an honored statesman) and he practiced living modestly, honestly and diligently. In his autobiography, written as a letter to his son, Franklin describes how he lived his life with ...

On Perfection, or Lack Thereof Although many strive for perfection through work, religion or otherwise, Benjamin Franklin realized he was not perfect. Through close examination of The Autobiography, along with some of his shorter essays, "A Witch Trial at Mount Holly," "The Speech...

The Innovators of American Literature From their critical assessments on how to improve themselves and to the American public that they influenced by their writings, Jonathan Edwards and Benjamin Franklin illustrate American themes in their personal narratives that quintessentially make part of ...

Benjamin FranklinWho was he?In reading the Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography one can see the true character of a great man. But some may argue that this man, deep down inside, was not so great. Through out his book he touches on many aspects of his life. He lets the readers have a glimpse at what he...

Benjamin Franklin vs. Jonathan Edwards If you have ever read Jonathan Edward's "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" and Benjamin Franklin's "The Autobiography" you will clearly see a difference in their ideas concerning moral perfection. You will notice one of ...

The validity of Benjamin Franklin's idea that certain virtues lead to success and happiness has much validity but has diminished greatly since Franklin's time. Many of the virtues that were discussed by Franklin in The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, have great meaning today, but do n...

Since the nineteenth century, the world had been changing really fast. As we have made dramatic progress in the science technology, the quality of life has been changed rapidly. However, those improvements of our lives have made us lazy to do anything because today our lives are flooded with the ar...

The self motivation and desire to better oneself morally and financially are two qualities that define what it means to be an American, according to two prominent writers from the time of our nation's conception. Benjamin Franklin's "Autobiography" J. Hector St. John de Crevecoeu...

The following paper is on the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin and the question of truthfulness surrounding Franklin's writings of his youthful exploits. The question stated, is the question of Franklin's humility and whether or not he obtained humility through his youth. I believe Fran...

Living in a civilized society, there are certain rules and regulations that everyone must follow in order to succeed. Along with these rules, there are virtues that some people choose to follow in order to live a healthy, honorable life. In Benjamin Franklin's The Autobiography, he lists thir...

During the 1700's, people from many different countries began to swarm to America, causing societies to form and new ideas and opportunities to come about. In The Autobiography of Ben Franklin and John Crevecoeur's Letters From an American Farmer, different ideas of American ideals are ex...

The AutobiographyBenjamin Franklin is undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in American History. The numerous advancements contributed by Franklin were made possible by his hard work and dedication to the task at hand. Franklin's famous quote, "Dost thou love life? Then do not squander ...

Franklin's contributions to the creation of an American national identity is perhaps the most important theme that need to be emphasized. We can note the shift in the American consciousness from an "otherwordly to a this-wordly" viewpoint. Franklin's abandonment of Puritanism in favor of the Enlight...

Ben Franklins American DreamI feel that Ben Franklin's American Dream is still a possibility today. The dream he portrayed is still a reality to many Americans. Although more and more obstacles arise every day, the opportunities that existed then, exist now. Everyone's ancestors started out in th...

The Quest for Moral Perfection Benjamin Franklin is undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in American history. The numerous advancements contributed by Franklin were made possible by a lot of work on his part. His outlook is best represented by his famous quote, "Dost thou love l...