While both statues are depictions of Benjamin Franklin‚ they’re created in two different styles for social and historical representations. I. This statue is a great example of bronze sculpting in the way the artist applied the research of the subject’s background as well as how he developed the desired position from a model; these factors assisted in evoking the detail of the finished piece in relation to its theme. A. Benjamin Franklin in 1723 (or “The Young Franklin”)‚ Robert Tait McKenzie‚ 1914 B.
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and give them deliverance; and by His special providence so to dispose that not any one of them were either hurt‚ or hit.” (79). While in this time period‚ the puritans believed their hard work was rewarded by God‚ a few hundred years later‚ Benjamin Franklin believed that his success (although he never flaunted it) was a result of his hard
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to really strive for‚ as everyone has their faults it’s also nearly impossible to obtain. I for one am only human‚ I have many faults‚ some of which have the potential to be fixed with some of the virtues Benjamin Franklin talked in the excerpt “Moral Perfection” out of his book The Autobiography. In this excerpt he talked about thirteen virtues that he thought made someone morally perfect. Of these thirteen the three that stuck out to me‚ for me to become morally perfect were: order‚ frugality‚ and
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"Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving is a fiction story of a character whose destiny was affected by marvelous circumstances. In comparison to Benjamin’s Franklin Autobiography and Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Self reliance‚ there are some things that are similar‚ but overall Rip Van Winkle is completely different; in other words‚ its main character is unique. I found several evidences proving that. First‚ the book itself is written in an inimitable style. In the very beginning of this work with the
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American Dreams Essay #2 The definition of the “American Dream” is obtaining a beautiful house with a white picket fence; kids are playing in the freshly cut green lawn with your yellow lab dog‚ you holding your young wife while having a new Chevrolet pickup truck and a Lund boat sitting in the driveway. It’s coming home from a long day of work for your kids to come jumping into your arms full excitement while you smile and kiss your spouse. As for many people vision these scenes from things they
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used Ecclesiastes to show they need more of a teacher. Montag is the best teacher in the society. Allusion: Benjamin Franklin Category: Historical Quote: “ Established‚ 1790‚ to burn English-influenced books in the Colonies. First Fireman: Benjamin Franklin.” Context: Benjamin Franklin‚ is said to be one of the fathers of the American Dream. He is also and famous for his Autobiography. He is also the founder of America’s first fire brigade‚ which came into being in Boston in 1736. Citation:
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the belief that anyone can achieve success in a society through sacrifice‚ risk-taking and hard work. The American dream cannot be attained by chance‚ each individual must be determined and driven to get to their goal and achieve happiness. Benjamin Franklin was raised as a poor child‚ and worked his way up to wealth. He had many setbacks but with his drive built his career up to finally running his own publication company‚ being an influential member of society‚ and becoming very wealthy. Olaudah
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Serious or Humorous? Uncovering The Way To Wealth’s Message Benjamin Franklin wrote The Way to Wealth because he was frustrated that people were evading taxes‚ especially because these taxes helped the people and the city. He explained that the real issue was not the government’s taxes. He declared that the lack of virtue taxed people much more. Throughout the rest of the book‚ he conveyed that morality and public service were most important‚ and that one can avoid poverty through hard work and frugality
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“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Benjamin Franklin‚ Memoirs of the life & writings of Benjamin Franklin.What this quote from Benjamin Franklin means to me if you have to work under the King for safety you should just go back to England.At the time Benjamin Franklin said this the colonist had just came over to the Americas and some of the colonist wanted to the new colonies to be recognize as their own land not under the
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Stein 2 Certain Individuals that lived in the period of time know as the Age of Reason discovered many knew inventions and advancements to improve the quality of life. When experimented with‚ these advantages brought forth knew ideas to extraordinary people who forever changed the way we look at life. Although many people found these discoveries to bring a great revival to mankind‚ others rejected these new improvements and felt as if they were defying god. These years were full of discoveries
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