American Writers specifically stood out amongst others: Benjamin Franklin‚ Frederick Douglass‚ and Theodore Roethke. Our current generation mainly views impulsive behavior as a negative characteristic or inclination. Nowadays‚ impulsive behaviors are often correlated with diseases or psychological problems. Benjamin Franklin (1731-1813) was one of the oldest authors we read in class. I learned much about Franklin from his autobiography. Franklin was dedicated‚ disciplined‚ and focused‚ which left
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Benjamin Franklin used satire to catch the attention of the American people and start a revolution. Using smart‚ skillful humor‚ he was able to argue in a unique way. He presented his ideas in a somewhat controversial way that people could relate to and understand. His use of exaggeration made the issues undeniable. Franklin’s “Revolutionary” satire might have ruined his reputation with Britain‚ but it united the American people in wanting a revolution. After being embarrassed in front of his British
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founding fathers of America. This person is Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin was born on January seventeen‚ 1706 to Josiah Franklin and Abiah Folger. He was Josiah’s fifteenth child‚ but with Abiah he was their eighth child. Benjamin attended the Boston Latin school but never Graduated due to financial problems. When Benjamin was fifteen years old his brother James Franklin started an independent newspaper company that was called “new England Courant”‚ Benjamin wanted to write for the newspaper but
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Works Cited Archbold‚ Ralph. "Accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin." Ben1776. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 8 Sept. 2013. . "Ben Franklin ’s Kite Experiment: Ben ’s Big Idea." Code Check. Taunton Press‚ Inc.‚ 2013. Web. 8 Sept. 2013. . "Ben Franklin Timeline." USHistory.org. The Independance Hall Association‚ 4 July 1995. Web. 8 Sept. 2013. . "History of Philadelphia‚ Pennsylvania." United States History. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 8 Sept. 2013. . Kupperberg‚ Paul. A Primary Source History of the Colony of New York
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England‚ A True Relation of... Virginia‚ handouts W. Bradford: Of Plimouth Plantation‚ handouts A. Bradstreet‚ poetry Awakening: J. Edwards ’Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God’‚ ’Freedom of the Will’‚ ’The Nature of True Virtue’ B. Franklin: The Autobiography‚ handouts Revolution & Independence: T. Jefferson‚ handouts W Irving: ’Rip Van Winkle’‚ ’The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ J.F. Cooper‚ handouts American Naissance: R.W. Emerson: Nature‚ handouts E.A. Poe‚ ’The Purloined Letter’ & poetry
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Democratic Origins and Revolutionary Writers‚ 1776-1820 Benjamin Franklin (Painting courtesy Library of Congress) Thomas Paine (Portrait courtesy Library of Congress) James Fenimore Cooper (Photo courtesy Library of Congress) The hard-fought American Revolution against Britain (1775-1783) was the first modern war of liberation against a colonial power. The triumph of American independence seemed to many at the time a divine sign that America and her people were destined for greatness
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Benjamin Franklin aphorism is proven to be true because I have seen this in my personal life. For instance; my sister always said that she would “travel the world someday”. She would always tell us where she wanted to go but never had a valid plan or followed through with anything she said she would do and as a result we never believed her. It wasn’t until a couple of years ago when she studied abroad in England and is currently living in China. When someone is frequently telling you what they are
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same continent‚ John Winthrop and Benjamin Franklin lived in very different worlds. These men are similar in some respects‚ but overwhelmingly they are different. For example‚ John Winthrop and Benjamin Franklin can be considered leaders in their time frame. Winthrop led the Puritans; Franklin led his country to war. Both men also possessed many of the same virtues such as patience and work ethic. Despite these similarities‚ John Winthrop and Benjamin Franklin had a different style of living and
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of an impact as Benjamin Franklin. In addition to being a Founding Father‚ this Massachusetts-born Patriot was a renowned author‚ printer‚ scientist‚ politician‚ diplomat‚ and much more. Because of his exemplary work in these different
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thing but sad/depressed. It the essay written by Benjamin Franklin in 1985 said; The desire of happiness in general is so natural to us that all the world are in pursuit of it; all have this one end in view‚ though they take such different methods to attain it‚ and are so much divided in their notions of it. This part is very important to say because in the constitution it said "Life‚ Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" and for Ben Franklin‚ the man on the bill then can’t help but put a smile
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