Equality In The Autobiography Of Benjamin Franklin, America

Benjamin Franklin, a powerful motivating figure of early American history, was a man of various trades. In fact, Franklin was a strong writer, printer, politician, scientist, inventor, theorist, postmaster and etc. Franklin was a self-made gentleman. Young Franklin was very active in his community, and was able to open a printing press. He even helped establish libraries, hospitals, and universities. In Franklin’s memoir, he describes his early life as a colonist. He vividly details his diplomatic and high ranking strategies that aided him in his life of business and politics. Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography exemplifies that he had an educational vision for America, noteworthy virtues, and was able to vividly explain his importance for equality
Franklin exemplifies America as a new civilization taking its first baby steps or saying its first words. Colonists are brave and ambitious for the new world. Franklin, having such high hopes, is able to help shape the new civilization with elements such as education. For instance, Franklin states “These libraries have improv'd the general conversation of the Americans, made the common tradesmen and farmers as intelligent as most gentlemen from other countries, and perhaps have contributed in some degree to the stand so generally made throughout the colonies in defense of their privileges.” Franklin is able to show high American standards by the quality of its libraries. Franklin spent his early life working at a printing press. His love for reading and education allows him to make these connections. Franklin and a former employee, Hugh Meredith are even lucky enough to print the Pennsylvania Gazette. These milestones are able to bring young Franklin more success, all due to his vision for education in
Throughout The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Franklin is able to paint a picture for his audience. In part one, Franklin establishes the Junto Club. This club represents male dominancy and community. It’s a new way of sharing political theories and feedback in order to work on change. Franklin and his colleagues name the club after the Spanish word “junto” which means together. This symbolizes the Junto Club’s uniformity and ability to cooperate with one another. Another creation of symbolism comes with the establishment of the library. The library is symbol of intelligence in Philadelphia. The library is highly important to Benjamin Franklin because it’s a place where all books can be found. The library is also a place where art and literature are valued. Colonists in different social classes are able to become equal with equal access to books and knowledge. Franklin spoke very highly of intellectual equality which lead him further into social and political equality. Moreover, Franklin was able to open our eyes to the world of equality of all aspects through the creation of