Before reading this text my understanding of Ben Fanklin was quite minimal, I knew he took part in the revolutionary war as an ambassador, and that he did something with a kite in a lightning storm, and lastly that people seemed to fancy nicknaming myself after him.
Franklin had a passion for writing, after working for many different printer's and eventually owning his own operation, the importance of writing in Franklins life is greatly exibited. In fact while Franklin was writing his letter to his son, the only thing that caused him to take a break from it was to contribute to the efforts of the revolutionary war.
Throughout the readings Benjamin Franklin seems to front a certain amount of pride. Constantly reiderating the fact that he went from poverty to wealth throughout his life, and that he was the youngest son of youngest sons for five generations. Another reason why he may have credited himself with his accomplishments is because of the fact that he was a Deist, believing that a creator basically wound him up and let im go, and on his own he accomplished so many things. Regardless of who is credited for the many accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin he lived a life worth recogniton.
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