Essay about Benjamin Franklin The Embodiment of a...

A man whose name will forever be remembered in not just American, but world history, Benjamin Franklin was the true embodiment of a Renaissance man. His accomplishments benefitted the course of social, political, and scientific progress in many countries, and his influence touched the lives of millions. In America especially, it is common to view him as the great leader who was forever dedicated to the revolution, or the man who lived and breathed American independence, or perhaps the wisest, most level-headed patriot America had seen. He indeed was a crucial asset to the American Revolution, and his dedication to the fight for recognized independence was clearly visible, both verbally and in his writings. He was even given the nickname of†¦show more content†¦As a child growing up in the young city of Boston, Franklin was immediately recognized as a leader amongst his peers. He was fascinated with creating makeshift innovations that made every day tasks easier for him, and always thought in pragmatic and scientific terms. His father, Josiah Franklin, lead a humble life as a devout Puritan and tallow chandler after arriving to America with his wife. Yet he eventually found the business to be quite profitable and was able to become avidly involved in public virtue, benefiting his family exponentially. Franklin would later follow his father’s path of the pursuit of public virtue and private profit, which would lead him to an interest in politics. His education and apprenticeships led him to an appreciation and love for writing. Josiah Franklin realized that his son would not be fit to be a clergyman due to his â€Å"skeptical, puckish, curious,† and â€Å"irrelevant† nature who was generally â€Å"cheeky not only about religion but also the wordiness in worship that was a hallmark of Puritan faith.† (Isaacson, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, p. 19) His father gave up on preparing his son for Harvard because of financial reasons, and was instead to continue with apprenticeships and eventually become a printer. While some historians such as Arthur Tourtellot believe that his father’s choice saved him from losing his political zeal, stating â€Å"four years at Harvard might have been much less conductive to theShow MoreRelatedThe Muses in Greek Mythology and Art1643 Words   |  7 Pageswere deities worshipped by the ancient Greeks. They were 9 women, sisters, whose sole purpose for being was that of the inspiration to mortal man, typically in an artistic capacity. The embodiment of the classical idea of the poetical faculty as a divine gift, these famous sisters dwelt on Mount Helicon, in Greece. The Muses were therefore both the embodiments and sponsors of performed metrical speech: mousike, whence music, was the art of the Muses. (nationbuilder) They were the â€Å"personificationRead MoreLanguage of Advertising20371 Words   |  82 Pagesnewspaper advertisement published offering a reward for the return of 12 stolen horses. In the American colonies, the Boston News-Letter, the regularly published newspaper in America, began carrying advertisements in 1704, and about 25 years Benjamin Franklin made advertisements more readable by using large headlines. In the United States, the advertising profession began in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1841 when Volney B. Palmer set up a shop as an advertising agent, the forerunner of theRead MoreOne Significant Change That Has Occurred in the World Between 1900 and 2005. Explain the Impact This Change Has Made on Our Lives and Why It Is an Important Change.163893 Words   |  656 Pagesprimarily by opportunities for economic advancement—including the massive movement of rural agriculturalists to rapidly growing urban areas—but also the often-neglected displacements of populations that resulted from the wars, revolutions, and natural and man-made disasters of the twentieth century. Howard Spodek’s essay charts the development of the urban areas that have been the destination for the great majority of both international and domestic immigrants in the modern era, and that in 2005 became