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Ben Franklin autobiography
Harry Walker
10/14/14
Mrs. Torres
English III Honors Period 3
Ben Franklin Autobiography

B) Franklin’s goal was to seek moral perfection, this helped him come in contact with success, although he did have many failures. In Franklin’s journey to reach perfection he ended up fixing many problems. “While my care was employed in guarding against one fault, I was often surprised by another.” Every time he fixed a problem a new one would occur.
This made him relies human perfection is not possible. On the positive side, along his journey Franklin’s moral character improved and his determination and self- discipline helped him become the famous man he has been all these years.

C) Franklin’s persuasive purpose in this autobiography excerpt was to make the reader a more moral person and encourage them to be a better person. Franklin’s wise words were meant to change the reader’s perspective on life. Such words as “Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.” Also
Franklin said, “Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes, or habitation.” Franklin, overall wanted everybody to be the best they could possibly be.

D.) Industry. Lose no time; be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions. Success is a goal wished to be achieved by the most hopeful and aspiring individuals. Being placed in a high position in an eminent company, living in a large estate, or possessing numerous luxury cars are something everyone would love to have. But to achieve these goals effort, persistence, and self-discipline are of the highest importance to acquire and maintain. One of Benjamin Franklin’s 13 virtues states these qualities in three simple phrases: “Lose no time; Be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.” Some of the most prestigious figures in today’s political, economic, and corporate America hold these values responsible for their success. Your body can do anything; it’s your

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