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American Identity Concept and Benjamin Franklin

of his definition of self as it relates to Americans is scattered and often vague. Bearing this in mind we turn to the philosophic...

American Literature and the Influence of Benjamin Franklin

had an insatiable need to know, and at an early age, he recognized that through words, he could positively influence American read...

American Literature and the Impact of Benjamin Franklin

of subjects. Franklin had an insatiable need to know, and at an early age, he recognized that through words, he could positively ...

American Dream As Embodied in Benjamin Franklin

it pertains to ones identity. Franklin essentially constructs his approach to self, or identity, never really calling it self or...

Moral Virtues of Benjamin Franklin

chastity and humility. He listed them subjectively, in what he regarded as their order of importance. But out of all these lauda...

Ben Franklin and the Definition of the American Dream

In a paper that consists of seven pages the American Dream is considered within the context of Benjamin Franklin's early life and ...

Benjamin Franklin and F. Scott Fitzgerald on the American Dream and Morality

In 5 pages this paper discusses how Franklin and Fitzgerald presented morality and the American Dream in a comparative analysis of...

American Dream as Represented by Frederick Douglass and Benjamin Franklin

In five pages this paper examines how these important men's lives reflect the concept of the American Dream as depicted within Nar...

Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Moderation. Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve. 10. Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanline...

Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Puritanism, and Anti Puritanism

In five pages this paper examines Benjamin Franklin's autobiography in a consideration of Puritanism and anti Puritanism. Two oth...

Benjamin Franklin on the Relationship Between Society and Self

In eleven pages this paper considers Benjamin Franklin's perspectives on society and self in comparison with the views of Thomas H...

Life of Benjamin Franklin from the Revolutionary War until the U.S. Constitution

general, an office he held for one year" (Anonymous Benjamin Franklin, 2002; franklin.htm). In the year 1775 he traveled to Can...

Religion and Man According to Benjamin Franklin and Edward Taylor

In five pages the world and religion as man relates to both are considered in the context of Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography and...

Overview of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

embodied the spirit of virtue. He tried to make himself into the best person he knew how. He met many people in his lifetime. H...

Relationship Between Benjamin Franklin and George Whitefield

In five pages this research paper considers Benjamin Franklin's relationship with influential Anglican clergyman George Whitefield...

Importance of Benjamin Franklin

continue to flourish. Unfortunately, however, it has been throughout the last century that this idea has suffered various forms o...

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AND LEADERSHIP

printing shop in Philadelphia, and, with hard work and dedication, began to thrive (A Quick Biography, 2011). During the 1730s, hi...

Alcohol According to Benjamin Franklin and Frederick Douglass

playing ball, wrestling, running foot-races, fiddling, dancing, and drinking whisky; and this latter mode of spending the time was...

U.S. Constitution and Benjamin Franklin

years before, a clause in a bill brought into Parliament by the ministry had proposd to make the kings instructions laws in the co...

Model Citizen Benjamin Franklin

The concept of the 'model citizen' is defined and then applied to Benjamin Franklin in an essay that contains four pages. There i...

Identity in The Maids by Jean Genet

The identity concept is explored in this analysis of The Maids, a play by Jean Genet in a paper consisting of seven pages....

Colonial to Romantic Period American Literature

In five pages this paper examines how American literature evolved from he colonial times of Jonathan Edwards, John Winthrop, Benja...

Benjamin Franklin

In eight pages The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is used to gain some insights into this true Renaissance man and great Ameri...

Life as Seen Through the Classics

to the role of an international statesman; through his efforts, he ultimately ended up as a role model for many American youths wh...

Success Secrets According to Ben Franklin

In five pages the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is used to explore how the great American diplomat, businessman, and inventor...

American Literature Overview

In five pages this research paper examines American literature from the late 18th century through the 20th century with such autho...

American Dream and Ben Franklin

eager to work. This genuine willingness to be productive clearly served as a primal ingredient in his success. By the age of 10,...

Analysis of Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

In five pages the success story that was Benjamin Franklin and his American Dream of a life from his 1706 birth until 1757 is dis...

What People in the Colonial Era Knew

Knowledge and learning were extremely important in America during colonial times. With examples such as Benjamin Franklin and Thom...

Ben Franklin, America's Colonial Printer

works of the time, self-published, and were handed out to Bostonian readers by the twelve-year-old author himself (DuHadaway 34). ...