Is Benjamin Franklin a good person‚ worthy of emulation by people today? Unfortunately‚ some people would say he is not‚ and that he is an arrogant old man. But‚ having read his Autobiography ‚ I believe he is‚ as he was an amazing person‚ centuries ahead of his time. He rose up from poverty to being one of the most well known figures in history. Through the virtues he
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In his late 20’s‚ President Benjamin Franklin listed 13 virtues that he felt were an important guide for living. The following virtues can be divided in personal and social behavior: Temperance‚ Silence‚ Order‚ Resolution‚ Frugality‚ Industry‚ Sincerity‚ Justice‚ Moderation‚ Cleanliness‚ Tranquility‚ Chastity and Humility. Despite the fact that he tried to follow these guides in his life and went away‚ consider this being worthwhile in your own life. Temperance‚ eat not to dullness. Franklin states
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Brian Woodard’s Review for Benjamin on The Feather Pillow I like how you found it so interesting Benjamin and you always bring up interesting perspectives. Because all I could see was a man who was kind of tyrant sexually by the way the narrator explained the situation but he did have another side of him your right he was extremely worried and helpful with her situation. I did find the story a little unrealistic as well for them not to be able to find the source of blood but I personally was born
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Born in 1706‚ Benjamin Franklin was probably the most diverse and talented of the founding fathers; I say this because‚ not only was he a superb diplomat and politician‚ but he was also a writer‚ inventor‚ and a scientist‚ among many other things. Franklin was responsible for helping write the Declaration of Independence‚ as well as getting the French on our side during the Revolutionary War. Additionally‚ Benjamin Franklin invented things‚ such as bifocal glasses‚ the lightning rod‚ and swimming
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Benjamin Franklin was an author‚ printer‚ postmaster‚ diplomat‚ political theorist‚ politician‚ civic activist‚ statesman‚ scientist‚ inventor‚ and many more things. He did many things to help the United States‚ and he even signed the constitution. Benjamin Franklin should be the second most important founding father. It was so important that he went to the constitutional convention that he was carried there in a sedan chair by people because the bumpy carriage ride on cobblestone was too rough for
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young Franklin would just go to London to buy fonts and printing equipment. Franklin did go to London‚ but the governor reneged on his promise and Benjamin was forced to spend several months in England doing print work. Benjamin had been living with the Read family before he left for London. Deborah Read‚ the very same girl who had seen young Benjamin arrive in Philadelphia‚ started talking marriage‚ with the young printer. But Ben did not think he was ready. While he was gone‚ she married another
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Benjamin Franklin This portrait‚ which depicts Franklin as a learned scientist and inventor‚ was one of his favorites. Pictured on the left is the signal-bell apparatus Franklin devised to detect the presence of electrically-charged clouds. The bolt of lightning ‚ seen through the open window‚ became an attribute closely identified with Franklin. At Franklin’s death French philosopher/scientist Jacques Turgot wrote: "He seized the lightning from the sky and the scepter from the hand of tyrants."
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FRANKLIN’S AUTOBIOGRAPHY Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography is an inspiring tale of his personal‚ as well as public achievement throughout his life. Franklin’s life embodies the exemplary model of a life composed of discipline‚ self-reliance and self improvement. From his humble beginnings as an apprentice candle and soap maker in his father’s business to a successful business man‚ author‚ philosopher‚ civil activist‚ politician scientist‚ inventor‚ and diplomat‚ above all Benjamin Franklin was‚ and still
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Benjamin Franklin‚ one of the Founding Fathers of the United States‚ is known for his extensive list of accomplishments‚ including politician‚ printer‚ scientist‚ musician‚ inventor‚ and diplomat. He has always been proud of his working class roots after growing up in a poor family. He involves himself with public affairs and causes aimed at improving the lives of others. However‚ Benjamin Franklin is in no way perfect. He often manipulates people to get what he wants and becomes narcissistic later
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both the way the prose is crafted‚ and how the reader interprets it. For instance‚ Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography appears to be written for a very particular individual. This is made explicit by the first two words of the book: “Dear son.” Immediately‚ one becomes aware of the fact that Franklin is not engaged directly in a dialogue with the reader‚ but rather‚ that he is addressing his own son. At first‚ it may seem rather peculiar for him to address his audience in a way so closely akin to a
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