Homework: The Autobiography of Ben Franklin
Relying on material from the The Autobiography of Ben Franklin (especially Chapters 8 and 9).
Thoroughly answer the following questions:
1. Section 1: Describe how Benjamin Franklin established the public library in Philadelphia. What was the effect of this library on Franklin? What was the effect of the library on his community?
2. Section 2: Explain Franklin's quest for moral perfection. What process did he use? Be specific. How successful was he? Which virtues did he find the most challenging to maintain? Providing some detail, what was meant by his saying, "a speckled ax is best?" Name one virtue that Franklin omitted from his pursuit of perfection that you feel should have been included.
3. Section 3: Was Franklin a religious man? Why, or why not? Provide specific evidence from the autobiography to support your conclusions.
4. Section 4: A critic one said, "Franklin was a shameless self-promoter with numerous achievements, almost all of which were accomplished primarily to gain fame for himself, along with bragging rights. Moreover, he was blindly idealistic, and did not concern himself with Americans of less success or economic means." In a single paragraph, defend or refute this accusation.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.