Benjamin Franklin Autobiography

Question

when considering Franklin's autobiography, keep in mind that he is writing for posterity as well as his contemporaries. how does he wish to be seen?

Asked by brenda w #422016 on 2/12/2015 2:10 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 2/12/2015 2:30 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/12/2015 2:29 AM

Based on what we read in Franklin's autobiography, he wished to be remembered as a scientist, public servant, and scholar.

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin