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    The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin’s life made a huge impact on the history of America. He also was an influence for many citizens. Since Franklin lived during the eighteenth century, a period of growth for America, he also played a part in the political founding of the United States. To help future generations, Franklin wrote an autobiography of his life. An autobiography is a piece of literature about someone’s own life. He separates his into four parts, each one depicting

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    The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin has many things, but maybe more than anything else about Benjamin Franklin it explains about him being a politician, and there is no more reason to look out for an unbiased autobiography from Franklin than from any other politician. This Franklin is a persona, a conscious literary creation bestowed for our contention One of Franklin’s virtues is humbleness, and his humbleness comes out in the form of his book. His narrative is extremely

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    narratives. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is one of the most famous examples of this type of writing. Franklin’s was a narrative written to the general public, in order to share his life accomplishments and stories. Contrary to this, Spark Notes analysists say that “Many literary critics have often thought of Franklin’s Autobiography as a prototypical revenge narrative.” The supposed reason is that Franklin rises above others who were once superior to him. The autobiography, however, is

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    Prater 23 November 2014 Benjamin Franklin The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a detailed account of the illustrious experiences of Benjamin Franklin. Though the cultural differences in writing has changed since the 18th century one can learn a lot about one of America’s greatest forefathers through this book. It accounts for Franklin’s life when he was born January 17th, 1706 till the year 1757. Unfortunately, he died in 1790 and was never able to finish his autobiography. However, the book thoroughly

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    The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin and Blaine McCormick we got a wonderful look into the life of Benjamin Franklin. In his story he taught use a lot about the world of business and how to run a successful business. In this essay I will be talking about some of the few things Ben Franklin said that really stood out to me and what I think they meant. Then, I will talk about his inventions and how those inventions had evolved today. Then, I will talk about Ben Franklin 13 secrets

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    The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin was an autobiography telling his childhood, values, and successes. Franklin was an influential writer, scientist, inventor, and diplomat. In this autobiography, Franklin gives the readers an insight into his beliefs and core values. Throughout the text, Franklin emphasizes his high appreciation towards education, capitalism, and labor. His positive attitudes towards these three subjects can be connected to his child and adulthood. From that, it is possible to

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    The Autobiography In the autobiographical essay aptly entitled “The Autobiography” (1791) Benjamin Franklin, a writer, renowned inventor, and American founding father confides that he had made attempts in his youth at emulating Perfection through the apprehension and application of 13 traits: Temperance,Silence, Order, Resolution, Frugality, Industry, Sincerity, Justice, Moderation, Cleanliness, Tranquility, Chastity, and Humility. Enunciating his ideas by checking the aforementioned traits off the

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    The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is an actual autobiography written by Benjamin Franklin himself. This Autobiography begins with a letter Franklin wrote to his son. According to the letter, he was taking a week to work on his autobiography to which he believes it would be beneficial to his son. Franklin mentions God many times in his autobiography talking about the blessings of God, and even stating that it would not be crazy if a man were to thank God for his vanity, and other comforts of

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    The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin was, quite obviously, written by Benjamin Franklin. It was first called the Memoirs, and is an Autobiography that is not fully completed by Franklin himself. Although the work was never completed or published by Benjamin Franklin, the first publication came in 1791. The document was the collection of multiple selections produced over a significant time span. In 1771, he wrote a small amount while visiting Bishop Shipley

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    the action taken. This allows Benjamin Franklin to explain certain circumstances to his reader clearly. Franklin obviously makes this possible so the reader can imagine exactly what Benjamin is communicating through his words. Characterizing his friends, family, and events that give the illusion that the reader was there with him. The only problem with this theory occurs with the fact that he does not stay consistent all the time with his imagery in his autobiography. Using descriptive language when

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