The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

What are the chances that a young 17 year-old boy who ran away from home, would have accomplished great success and became one of the greatest writers of his time? That’s exactly what Benjamin did in his The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. He teaches us some of his own methods of being successful and becoming rich. Not only does he show us that money and success is important, he also taught us that there is more to life like helping people and his country. Not only did he became wealthy, he had a huge part in shaping this great country we live in today. When Benjamin ran away from home, he barely had any money, which is a brave move. The only thing he had was his talent in printing skills, and motivation to work. He loved to read and…

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is both Franklin's chief literary work and a vital historical document. The document was written by Benjamin Franklin, who is believed to be one of United States' founding fathers. He was a civic activist, printer, Politician, political theorist, scientist, diplomat, statesman, postmaster, and inventor. Remarkably, this was the first document to achieve widespread prominence and still after more than two hundred years…

Jeremy West Reeves ENG 251 20 October 2015 The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin was written as a recollection of the life of a man that had an enormous impact on the formation of the United States of America and the principles which we are governed by to the present day. Franklin’s autobiography navigates us through his life, breaking down his ancestry, his childhood days, up until he was writing the autobiography. Franklin’s book shows us how he was…

Benjamin Franklin, a well rounded American adept in many fields, once said, “either write something worth reading or do something worth writing” (Benjamin). Although this quote presents a false dilemma, Franklin chose a third option in which he did something worth writing and then wrote about it in his autobiography. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin is a different beast in its literature. Unlike most books, and possibly most autobiographies as well, Franklin’s…

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin, one of our Founding Fathers, had a very interesting life in a way of writing and inventing. His passion for writing always took him from one adventure to another. However, these are not some ordinary adventures that we may experience in our lives. These are adventures that made him write Poor Richard’s Almanac, create the US Postal System, and contribute to write the United States Constitution. If we were to seek one major theme to…

The Autobiography Of Benjamin Franklin Book Review In his book, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin , Benjamin Franklin discusses his life and all the things he has accomplished in it. Franklin lived in a time of radical and political change, beginning at a time when witch trials were prevalent throughout the Colonies, and ending in a time when electricity had become the new sensation and a newly independent nation takes its rightful place as the new world power. Benjamin Franklin was…

some dare to say what is “perfect” person deemed by society is the ultimate goal. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin provides an insight on Franklin’s inventions, writings, and practices that molded him to the perfect American man. Although Franklin was a tremendous intellectual he was unlike any other human being he was gifted at birth, therefore, during his autobiography it was hard to relate to his story while he preaches to the “normal” citizens. In the autobiography, Benjamin Franklin…

“It was about this time I conceived the bold and arduous project of arriving at moral perfection.” This line comes out of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin where he has the goal of moral perfection. The second piece of work I choose was Self Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson, where he tries to explain how in general humans are good. Although Self Reliance and The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin are both excellent pieces of work, I feel The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin was more…

Benjamin Franklin had a profound effect on his community, the city of Philadelphia, our nation and people all over the world. He is often believed to be one of the most prolific authors and contributors early to American literature. His idealistic views, wisdom and leadership approach are unmatched. Moreover, many life lessons can be learned from studying The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Always surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who will propel you to greatness:…

In The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Franklin writes about how he achieved the American Dream. Frederick Douglass also wrote about how he achieved his American Dream in the book The Narrative of Frederick Douglass. Some doubt that Frederick Douglass actually lived the American Dream since he did not achieve great fame like Benjamin Franklin, however,…