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...

Franklin's autobiography represents the American dream - rising from rags to riches, or as Franklin himself writes "Having emerged from the poverty and obscurity in which I was born and bred, to a state of affluence..." (P. 1). Franklin writes to his son, as some kind of self-help book. He hopes tha...

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...

Franklin vs HawthorneIn the excerpts from Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin and The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the two authors utilize language to display their varying views on sins and imperfections of a person. Franklin's own experience and the analogy of the speckled ax ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

The Impact of Ben Franklin's Youth The life of Benjamin Franklin was doubtlessly a great one, characterized by sound judgment and a revolutionary way of thinking. He served as a delegate for his country to foreign nations for these very attributes. How does a man become so unique and indepe...

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...