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How He Started the Table
B.F did lots of reading and found that people defined virtues differently. He decided to make his own virtue form." I propos’d to myself, for the sake of clearness, to use rather more names, with fewer ideas annex’d to each, than a few names with more ideas". He included 13 names of virtues. These are more clarified, and express B.J's meanings.
Education. Not only in the first paragraph. Sharing experiences and thoughts.
Improvement of the well-being of more people. (Utilitarianism)
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spread these virtues. One shouldn't live without any restrictions. B.F designed a table to make sure he was being better, more moral, more rational.
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2. 沉默寡言SILENCE. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.

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Book Report about the Autobiography of Benjamin FranklinHe has many titles, as people know, such as, Politician, Scientist, businessman, and philosopher and so on. Before reading his autobiography, I just thought Franklin was a great scientist. Until now I have known he had many other aspects of I know nothing.Our English teacher has ever told us the Declaration of Independence was a rather classic opus. Franklin was just one of the few people who took part in drafting the document.Franklin seems to be a legend in my eyes, with who Jefferson can equal. But in his childhood, like other poor boys, he stayed in school for several years, dropped out, then worked as an apprentice to lighten the burden of his family, which had thirteen children. However, he wasn’t content with the present situation he was. He has his own dream, his own ambitions. I suppose that determination and persistence can make people difference. If you insist on it, you will be somebody, or you will be nobody. Although Franklin hadn’t g ot well educated, he taught himself in his spear time and never gave up. When his father figured out him that he fell far short in elegance, Franklin at once grew more attentive to the manner in writing and determined to endeavor at improvement. All this built a steady function on his writing and speech.For the pursuit of curiosity about the outside world, Franklin left home set foot in Philadelphia alone with little money. He has the spirit of early American immigrants, hard-working, tenacity, insistence and adventure. When the first group immigrants set foot in America, they tried everything to adapt to the rough living conditions and builttheir own hometown. They, Franklin and people struggling at that time all have the American spirit. Because of it, he owned his printing factory gradually. Indefinitely his honesty and sincerity helped him won the business and honor.Franklin was strict with himself; especially he listed thirteen moral virtues which he thought that is necessary to him, for example, industry, justice, sincerity and so on. Later people called it “13-point plan for honest living” He actually did as he planed. Besides he also made a scheme of the twenty-four hours of a nature day. He did not exaggerate his excellence but told us what he was abjectly. We can learn all aspects of him from his narrative, including his merits and demerits, what he regretted doing. Although he was not perfect, he was more honorable than the perfect one. Some don’t know what they are weak at, some know it but they don’t want to change, only a few not only know it but also change it, and then they succeed. Maybe it’s the reason that the distinction between the great and the ordinary. The kind old man taught us a lesson that being success needs more than fortune and endeavorsFranklin also invented many important things for our daily life. A person who didn’t obtain formal education still can be a scientist, which sounds like a tale, but Franklin observed ordinary life seriously and found out the stuff that people ignored ordinary things. People always complained that the fate is not fare or they don’t have good fortune. However, in fact, the chances are lost by themselves. Sometimes people envy others who achieve the success, but forget others’ great effort.He is an important man in the Independent War. Several battles showed his outstanding ability to make directions. The old man also gave us some examples aboutsocializing, working. An official was always wondering he had rich experience, finally he lost the war. The proudest army is most easy to be defeated. Someone wouldn’t like to hear others’ advice. No one is independent without others’ help. Franklin drafted projects and persuaded France helping American to fight against English army. He told us his vario us experiences in a humble tone, as if it wasn’t dangerous or important. So I wonder whether people don’t pay too much attention to the reputation and status, they can make far more progressMany people, especially the youth, know how to do, how to change their life. They are just lack of courage and persistence. We always defeated by ourselves not the difficulties. At that time we find thousands of excuses to get ourselves rid of regret. After reading his autobiography, an idea came up to my mind that you can’t decide where you are born, but you can choose your fate.God won’t give up you, if you don’t give up yourself.Published by Peking Press 2008.7。

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

The Autobiography of Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin is one of the greatest scientists as well as politicians in the American history. Regarded as the representative of capitalism spirit, Benjamin Franklin participated in the foundation of the USA, exploring the secrets of lighting and help draft the famous United States Declaration of Independence. This autobiography is written by Franklin himself in his later years, which has influenced generations of people, not only b ecause it displays how Franklin achieves success, but also moves people with the proverbs it contains.Born in the early 18 century, Benjamin Franklin grew up in a big family with 17 children in the North America. Though Franklin studies well, his family couldn’t afford to pay his tuition because they have so many brothers and sisters. Then he becomes a print apprentice with only two years education, but he never gives up acquiring knowledge in his ten years printer time. The books he has read cover every aspect, which exerts profound effects to his later success to some extent. One of his famous stories is the kite experiment; Franklin discovers that the essence of lighting is actually the same as electricity through leading the lighting in with a kite. Later, the War of independence broke out, as one of the leaders; Franklin took part in the drafting of the declaration of independence and the first American constitution.The majority of people may be attracted in the huge success he has achieved, but from my prospective, I’m absorbed in Franklin’s moral character more than his achievements. He has displayed thirteen virtues in this autobiography, including frugality, diligence, moderation, tranquility, chastity and humility, I think it is these great virtues that contribute to his success, and people nowadays just lack of some characters like these. Through Franklin’s childhood we learn that he is a diligent person because he read numbers of books in his work leisure time. After his death, what have been written on his gravestone is “printer Benjamin Franklin”, which fully reflects his humility. If one focus on how to cultivate more virtues in spite of gaining more profits, he will get the key to success. Thus, we should try our best to overcome our bad habits, form more moral characters to strengthen our heart. Success can’t be valued by property, only how much contribution one has made can illustrate it.The autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is the most inspirational book I have ever read. Through Franklin’s words I realize a lot of philosophy of life, and I will learn from him to become a useful person to our society.。

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The Autobiography of Benjamin FranklinIn this term, I read the book The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, in the book, he showed us what his childhood was like and what he came to value as meaningful and worthwhile techniques of communication, conduct, and self-improvement.Franklin was not in favorable growth environment, and it should be a relatively plain appearance. In 1706 he was born in North America, the home Top 15 of 17 children. His Father is involved in wax and soap as a small businessman, Franklin entered the school for about two years before dropping out of school because of family distress. Then he went to work as an apprentice in his brother’s prin ting shop, the apprentice days was very difficult, but he did a good use of the apprenticeship leisure time to study hard, and read a lot of books in politics, science, history and literature. He was also proficient in the use of French, Italian, Spanish and Latin by himself.In 1726 Franklin manages a printing factory, it was a great success which created a legend of the American dream, and he printed a huge impact "Pennsylvania". He invented the lightning rod, dual-purpose glasses, new stove and new lights. He pioneered the North American colonies the slogan that is "not join are the death" and drafted out the drafting of" Declaration of Independence "published in 1771 which changed the fate of countless people, and this book gave a description of its process of growth and exhorted the people to be positive.there are a lot of Proverbs in this book that Franklin felt in his life, reading this book is not only to feel the sentiment, but also to combine their training and humanity and then to improve ourselves, the book describes each chapter are a true portrayal of his life and tell us how to get all the perception which inspired me very muchIn his view, reading is the key to success. Book is invaluable he greatest joy. Books give us wisdom, strengthen our determination and let us have the wisdom of the trip of our life.Franklin attaches great importance to his own virtue. Therefore, he proposed to 13 requirements for himself namely: control, quiet, orderly life, determination, frugality, diligence, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity and humility. He has been trying to do that, though he cannot completely meet the requirements, but he was persistent. The people who can meet the 13 requirements can be called "saints" of the fact that people are rarely perfect, but it can pursue such a perfect people in the United States and Germany who have achieved great success. My goal is to cultivatethese virtues in himself, so I think it is best not to try all at once, I think it is very difficult, or in a period of time focused on one thing for the good. I will cultivate this virtue into habit, and then in another culture. So I arranged for the virtues of moderation training at first, because it needs to stay calm and think clearly. This cool-headed and clear thinking is necessary; the only way to always be vigilant is to resist the inertia of old habits and curb the temptation. If we have the excellence we can get other excellence much easier in exchange.Also seen in the debate, Franklin was not humble when he was young, I often make that mistake, when there is no need to overwhelm people with very strong tone, although at the time it could have brought their own pleasure, but we need to understand other people's feelings.Franklin was revered as the father of America for his impressive image that can maintain a frugal life style of work for the public welfare and make immortal contributions, compared to my own and the majority of people we can knew how impetuous we are.I hope people will need: reticent, modest, frugal, more importance in the future to remove these bad habits, those things may be of great help to our growth. What’s more, I think it is necessary for everyone to by this book, which can have a better understanding of education, public utilities, as well as a human city, country effects.Benjamin Franklin once said this sentence: "In my view, the things can bring happiness to mankind is not so much the great golden lucky, might as well say is the convenience all the time around." I think these words were very inspiring words, not only those rare good fortune, while ignoring the little things around; but also this sentence is also very good explain for Franklin's invention of those who benefit mankind and the reason for he became a inventor .Franklin can make great success in so many areas which have a huge impact on the world affairs, should be largely dependent on his habits, very sorry I could not see his biography later life, perhaps he's more interested in some of my later life, in fact, people often like to see a brilliant side.After reading Franklin's autobiography, a deep sense I received is that people cannot be conquered by inertia, cannot be the original self-restraint. To move forward to what we should aim at.。

The_Autobiography_of_Benjamin_Franklin书后写作[1]

First Part: Brief introduction of Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin, a great politician, scientist, musician, litterateur and philosopher, a great leader of American Revolution, was born in Poston, January 17, 1706 and dead on April 17, 1790. He participated in drafting out the Declaration of Independence when American victory was around the corner. Perhaps, compared with his contribution making electricity’s secret come to light to science, this will still fade away. Without books in his life, his life will be dim and he will be dead because book is to a man fond of it what water is to fish in it. What makes him respected is not his feat to his family and contribution to his motherland but his humility, honesty and diligence are still kept when faced with his accomplishment and glory. In addition, it is necessary for him to learn wherever he is and whatever he is doing because he believes that learning is a great thing and does good to him. Absorbed to science and truth, he will not believe anything until he has experienced, for example, it was believed that thunder was a scourge which would be resorted to when God thought a man necessary to be punished, however, he thought thunder is similar to elecrticity rather than God’s scourge, then he made an experiment that prove d he was right.It is evident that during his life, he made many miracle s come true and owned twinkling glories, owning any one of which would make the common feel endless happy. Actually, in this autobiography there was none of them mentioned but something in life and some his experience from life and time,hoping we will achieve something beneficial. Therefore, instead of using abstract words to educate, he chooses flat language to communicate, which is filled with his wit and life philosophy.Though he had lots of dazzling achievements in his life, he just mentioned things in his life and some common experiences about how to get well on with others and how to lead a meaningful life. Young as he was, he had to drop from school when he was just 8 years old and work as a pressman because of his another sixteen brothers and sisters. It was not until ten years later that he could leave this job and pursue his inclination, just during this period he took every chance to read books from natural science to technique and literature, however busy he was and however late it was, he would finish it as soon as possible. In addition, to buy book which he liked he would work hard and save money from board wages. Therefore, he never stopped to purchasing books, stopped to reading and never stopped to making progress. So it’s obvious that he accumulated so much knowledge that he had an access to success. Compared to his desire of study, his diligence is another evident quality. When he worked as a pressman he had to get up early and stay up to make money and read books. Without any doubt, he grasped the perfect press skill from his learning honesty and diligence, which also had built up his reputation and glory. Just as he put it: honesty and diligence should be every people’s closest coachfellow.It is more respecting that he practices his message. For example, from 1733 he begun to study languages on his own.When he was learning Italian, a friend who was also learning it, used to tempt him to play chess with him. Finding this take up too much of the time he had to spare for study, he at length refused to play any more. After several years, he had acquired French, Italian and Spanish including Latin, and fond a simple and easy way to learn language.In his whole life, he was always leading a saving life because he sincerely believed in economy and a proverb that says: He that would thrive must his wife, at the same time, his wife was disgusted with luxury. What’s more, his wife was diligent like him and she could help him tend shop, purchasing old rags for the papermakers so that it was no need employing others. In their daily life, they just used simple cooks and had very common food.Like some kind officers, as soon as took office he started to make contribution to his nation and to be determined to help out of poverty, suffer and disaster. Having been elected member, he conceived that becoming a member had enlarge his power of dong good. When faced with building city and balancing the benefit between migrants and natives, he thought out a good program and delivered a speech to persuade his leader and colleagues to carry out this program.He is a great man, so it is impossible to just use those words to describe it clearly and completely. All of words are my own thought, view and feeling, so I am sure there are more valuable things to been found when anyone present reads it. That’s all!Thanks!twinkle ['twiŋkl] vi. 闪烁；abstract ['æbstrækt, æb'strækt] n. 抽象；摘要；抽象的概念adj. 抽象的；深奥的vt. 提取；摘要；使……抽象化vi. 做摘要；写梗概发亮vt. 使闪耀；闪耀n. 闪烁miracle ['mirəkl] n. 奇迹，奇迹般的人或物；惊人的事例scourge [skə:dʒ] vt. 鞭打；蹂躏；严斥；痛斥n. 灾祸；苦难的根源；鞭子；鞭diplomatist [英] [diˈpləumətist]litterateur [litərə'tə:] n. 文学家;文人;学者n. 文学家;文人;学者declaration [英] [ˈdekləˈreiʃən 宣告宣言dim [英] [dim]暗淡的不明亮的隐约的无光泽的scourge [skə:dʒ] 基本释义同近义词vt. 鞭打；蹂躏；严斥；痛斥n. 鞭；灾祸；鞭子；苦难的根源electricity [,ilek'trisəti]miracle ['mirəkl] 奇迹，奇迹般的人或物；惊人的事例economic miracle 经济奇迹to a miracle 奇妙地；好得不可思议；好到惊人程度；完全地by a miracle 奇迹般地；依靠奇迹miracle drug 特效药n.奇迹，奇迹般的人或物；惊人的事例phenomenon, wondernative['neitiv]。

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本杰明富兰克林自传读后感After reading the Autobiography of Benjamin FranklinThe Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin has long been a best-seller in the world’s publishing history for its over 200-year existence, during which it has influenced countless people and helped them to change their life road forever.Benjamin Franklin,as far as we are concerned, was a great thinker, politician, scientist in American history.In his Autobiography, Franklin showedus how he emerged from poverty and obscurity to a state of affluence and reputation all over the world.He was born in a poor family and was bred a soap-boiler by his father and brother inhis childhood. Unlike his brothers and sisters, Franklin’s curiosity was not in the career his family had designed for him.Many who have read his Autobiography will say that what separated him from any others was reading and thinking .He made use of all his leisure time to read books of history, philosophy, literature, natural science and economics and learn by himself French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Latin language.In 1726 Franklin manages a printing factory, it was a great suess which created a legend of the American dream, and heprinted a huge impact "Pennsylvania". He invented the lightning rod,dual-purpose glasses, new stove and new lights. He pioneered the North American colonies the slogan that is "not join are the death" and drafted out the drafting of" Declaration of Independence "published in 1771 which changed the fate of countless people, and this book gave a description of its process of growth and exhorted the people to be positive. Personally, I concluded that it was his constant unsatisfaction with contemporary being and pursuit of truth that fundamentally led to his great suess.Plotwriting style your mentsThe appreciation of benjamin franklin autobiographyThe autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is the ment of Benjamin Franklin’s whole life, which was written by Benjamin Franklin himself. Actually the life of Benjamin Franklin was a great suess. There is a lot that we can learn from him. The book is posed of four parts. In the first part, he mainly introduced his early life. When he was young, his family was very poor. And he had to stop schooling and made money for his family. The second part was written in Paris. It mainly tells his interest on science and his achievements of his scienceresearch. Actually Benjamin Franklin was a super-petentmulti-tasker。

富兰克林的自传Benjamin Franklin The Autobiography

2, Besides, there are some other inducements that excite me to this undertaking. From the poverty and obscurity in which I was born, and in which I passed my earliest years, I have raised myself to a state of affluence and some of celebrity in the world. As constant good fortune has accompanied me even to an advanced period of life, my posterity will perhaps be desirous of learning the means which I employed, and which, thanks to Providence, so well succeeded with me. They may also deem them fit to be imitated, should any of them find themselves in similar circumstances. (to instruct posterity)
Benjamin Franklin: The Autobiography
For what purpose did he write his Autobiography?
1, Dear Son, I have ever had a Pleasure in obtaining any little Anecdotes of my Ancestors. You may remember the Enquiries I made among the Remains of my Relations when you were with me in England; and the journey I took for that purpose. Now imagining it may be equally agreeable to you to know the Circumstances of my Life, many of which you are yet unacquainted with; and expecting a Weeks uninterrupted Leisure in my present Country Retirement, I sit down to write them for you. (interest in genealogy)

Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin 2(1)富兰克林自传答案

Charleston, South Carolina. The business generated much profit, but the partner didn’t know accounting, so the exact numbers were not available. Later the widow of the partner took over the business and managed it well. Finally she bought it from Franklin and left it to her son.
• Did he patent his stove? Why? No. He didn’t. He thought that since he himself was now enjoying the inventions of other people for free, so he should also let other people enjoy his inventions free of charge.
• How did Braddock fight the French forces? He was too arrogant but not sober enough. So he soon lost the battle, and got replaced.
• What was the difference between the English and French armies? The Americans, though mostly originated from Britain, found the English army abominable while the French army respectable. The former destroyed the fields and crops, pilfered and stole, cheated and robbed, while the later hardly ever made trouble for local people.

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发明玻璃琴发现闪电和电的性质
改进富兰克林火炉提出富兰克林时间理论
作品：《The ubiogrphy of Benjmin Frnklin》写作风格：简洁明了富有哲理影响力：对美国文学和世界文学产生了深远影响评价：被誉为美国文学经典之一
参与起草《独立宣言》参与制定美国宪法创立宾夕法尼亚大学担任美国驻法国大使
独立思考：富兰克林提倡独立思考反对盲从和迷信认为这是个人
成长的关键。
广泛涉猎：富兰克林认为广泛涉猎各种知识和技能对个人成长至关重要有助于提高综合素质和应对复杂多变的世
界。
汇报人：
政治：参与起草《独立宣言》为美国独立做
出贡献
科学：发明避雷针对电学研
究做出贡献
文化：创办图书馆推广阅读提高民众文化
素质
教育：创办大学推广教育提
高国民素质
经济：创办印刷厂推动印刷业发展促进经
济发展
社会：倡导节俭反对奢侈影
响社会风气
评价：被誉为美国开国元勋之一对美国独立和建国做出了巨大贡献
纪念：美国邮政局发行了以他为主题的邮票以纪念他的贡献
纪念：美国费城建立了以他为主题的博物馆以纪念他的生平和贡献纪念：美国宾夕法尼亚大学设立了以他为主题的奖学金以纪念他的学术成就和贡献
勤奋努力：本杰明·富兰克林通过自学成为作家、发明家和政治家他的成功离不开长期的努力和坚
持。
道德修养：富兰克林强调道德修养对个人成长的重要性认为正直、诚实、节俭等品质是成功的基石。
就读于哈佛大学成为印刷工人的学徒创立自己的印刷店自学成才涉猎广泛
ห้องสมุดไป่ตู้
印刷工：17岁开始从事印刷工作期间自学英语和写作记者：创办《宾夕法尼亚报》成为美国历史上第一位成功的报业人士政治家：参与美国独立运动担任美国驻法大使起草美国宪法发明家：发明了玻璃琴、双眼镜、新式壁炉等

Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin 1富兰克林自传答案

• How did he make a living in London? He first worked in a printing factory, and then hopped to a more famous one.
• Why did Ralph go to London? Did he pay off his debt to Franklin? In order to abandon his wife. He couldn’t find a job but found a lover in London. He borrowed a lot from Franklin. Later he left London and went to some countryside school to work as a teacher. He entrusted that lady to the care of Franklin, who indeed gave a lot of help to her. Later, Franklin displayed excessive intimacy with and inadequate respect to the young woman, and thus offended her. She hated Franklin and told Ralph everything. Consequently, Ralph used this as an excuse to cancel his debts to Franklin.
• What was he doing when his future wife met with him for the first time? He was walking in the street, holding a piece of bread under each arm while eating a third piece.

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富兰克林自传——T h e-A u t o b i o g r a p h y-o f-B e n j a m i n-F r a n k l i n富兰克林自传——The Autobiography of Benjamin FranklinAbout this time I met with an odd volume of the Spectator.I had never before seen any of them.I bought it,read it over and over,and was much delighted with it. I thought the writing excellent,and wished ,if possible,to imitate it. With that view I took some of the papers,and,making shout hints of the sentiments in each sentence,laid them by a few days,and then,without looking at he hook,tried to complete the papers again,by expressing each hinted sentiment at length,and as fully as it had been expressed before,in any suitable words that should occur to me.Then I compared them.But I found I wanted a stock of words,or a readiness in recollecting and using them,which I thought I should have acquired before that time if I had gone on making verse;since the continual search for words of the same import,but dof different length,to suit the measure,or of different sound for the rhythm,would have laid me under a constant necessity of searching for variety,and also have tended to fix that variety in my mind,and make me master of it.Therefore I took some of the tales in the Spectator,and turned them into verse;and,after a time,when I had pretty wll forgotten the prose,turned them back again.I also sometimes jumbled my collection of hints into confusion,and after some weeks endeavored to reduce them into the best order,before I began to form the full sentences and complete the subject.This was to teach me method in the arragement of the thoughts.By comparing my work with the orginal,I discovered many faults and corrected them;but I sometimes had the pleasure to fancy that, in particulars of small consequence,I had been fortunate enough to improve the method or the language,and this encouraged me to think that I might in time comt to be tolerate English writer,of which I was extremely ambitious.差不多这一时期我得到一本叫《旁观者》的奇怪册子。

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富兰克林自传（Benjamin. the autobiography of benjaminfranklin）His autobiography is my struggle, and that seems to be his brother's printed newspaper article, in short, things seem to be a little bit different from what you say. The following paste the original, I hope to help you.Benjamin Franklin (Benjamin Franklin)There is a full range of great figures in the United States, many scholars called him "the sage", "the" father of the American Revolution, he is Franklin. Most students just know: he is flying the kite conducting in the story of scientists, but you may not know that he was a pioneer in the United States in eighteenth Century, enlightenment industrialists, scientists, writers, politicians, diplomats, one of the leaders of the American Revolution, assisting in drafting, modifying the "American" Declaration of independence ", his achievement in one's life, at the same time almost no one can match. You must think he is a genius in fact he only took 2 years of primary school, then dropped out of school to the printing shop as an apprentice printer...... .Father's little helperFranklin was born in Boston, USA in 1706, when the United States was not independent, and it was a British colonyThe home of a lot of brothers and sisters, father of many children can not afford school fees, so the Franklin brothers,very early into a variety of different industries, Baishixueyi. At that time, nothing matters than to learn more important proficiency in a particular line, supporting the family. Therefore, although Franklin had school, but at the age of 10, began when the father's business little helper, operating oil and candles, soap making. Franklin's father is a versatile, strong man, in painting, music, machinery have talent, in dealing with some things, can often exhibit profound insights and correct the judge, he also often invited the local people with wisdom to many social and life problems at home, Franklin in this environment influence, from an early age to develop good, honest, prudent, constantly seek knowledge and virtue.Because grew up in coastal areas, Franklin grew to love the sea, very good at swimming, boating, so the body is very good, which makes the little sick in his life. His childhood biggest dream is to go to sea, the father to worry he left home to go sailing, will bring him around, often take him to watch some outstanding craftsmen I hope to work, his interest is fixed in a land-based industry. Because of this, Franklin savvy, plus the inquisitive, he quickly learned to use many skills and tools, so he can easily make some experiments or self-made small machinery.Printers' articlesAt the age of 12, his brother James back to a printing machine and the type from the UK, at his father's behest, Franklin began when his brother's Apprentice (right: as an apprentice of Franklin), learning the printing. This period of apprenticeship period, he often found because he has never gone to school, so write or write the lack of vocabulary, grammar,confusion, with his father a communication content he and his friends, also accused him of: organized as others clearly worded as the other elegant. This makes Franklin feel very sad, but he was determined to write the article. Then he began to read a lot of books that magazine, and the imitation of publications on the style. His way is to put the thought outline in mind, then their vocabulary and grammar re expression, and then compared with the original article, find their own inadequacies. By constantly reading, continue to write, by his writing, he also anonymously, for a number of articles to brother James's "new England" report, at that time, James's newspaper has considerable popularity and sales, brother thought he was a learned famous scholar Franklin of that time is only 15,6 years old.American people who drink waterIn fact, Franklin and his brother often quarrel, partly because Franklin young, often contradict brother hand; James also quite irritable temper, motionless on the apprentice brother finally got two cuff and kick, finally part.Leave the brother of Franklin, this year only 17 years old, he decided to make a career for himself.',Penniless Franklin, first find a printing job in Philadelphia, with excellent technology and serious attitude, gradually he was boss, he also does not necessarily make some money, but to be honest, studious person, to discuss with each other articles, poetry, philosophy of life.Later, after Franklin also went to Britain, originally thought can be funded in the UK, he realized his own business ideas, but progress is not smooth, he had to stay in the UK. The British printing workers are mostly alcoholic, because they think that drinking can increase strength, but Franklin is different, he thought control diet can make the mind clear, quick thinking, improve the efficiency, so he did not drink, is a vegetarian, so the factory Brits are mocking him as "water American". Although the drink do not drink, Franklin is very hard, typesetting is also the fastest, so always be designated for some urgent, so his salary is particularly high.A businessman with high moral standardsIn 1726, Franklin returned to America in Philadelphia, with their hard work and talent, he not only has a good printing technology, but also produce copper, type, and his cultural level has been out of the ordinary printing workers, he can read, write, do have their own views and thinking, more important is he formed its own set of moral ethics.God has brought opportunities for those who are ready for Franklin, and others from the joint venture printing shop, stationery shop, to their wholly owned business from the general public documents, printing, votes, has been extended to printing money, own a newspaper... Every day, often busy until 11 at night. The hard-working, industrious and frugal, Franklin quickly settled business loans, but he never set foot in useless entertainment, never fishing, hunting, always reading in his spare time, he loves his work, often personally delivery, and adherence to credit, promise others, never owed;slowly, more and more people know Franklin, know that he is an honest, trustworthy, with high moral standards. The cultural businessman, all people are willing to make friends with such a person or business.Devote oneself to public affairsMany people support, Franklin has been back. He initially established the "secret agency", members of the moral, political, natural philosophy and other issues to discuss with each other, not to discuss the way of writing, argue to win attitude, but to explore the spirit of truth. The proper functioning, and later derived other secret societies sub associations, secret societies lasted 40 years, became the Pennsylvania, many political and social issues of the wind ball.The secret society members to discuss issues, often need to reference books evidence, Franklin suggested that the individual books together, and later founded the library, derived for the public nature of the project, the establishment of a public library, the library is a subscription library later America originator.Franklin was elected in 1736 the State Council Secretary, formally entered the political arena, the Franklin shift the focus of the work to the public affairs organization: the fire brigade, the establishment of fire insurance company, donated the orphanage, the establishment of Pennsylvania United defense, founded the University of Pennsylvania, helping to run the hospital, and served as Postmaster General of America in1753, Prime Minister America postal work, these achievements of the American education, culture, military, social influence.In 1754, representatives of the colonies in North America adopted the coalition plan drafted by Franklin during the meeting. In the meeting, he put forward the slogan "disunity leads to extinction", calling for the unity of the colonial people and the struggle for freedomIn 1775, Franklin was elected as the representative of the Second Continental Congress, and participated in drafting and modifying the declaration of independenceIn 1776, plenipotentiary appointed the United States to Paris, completed a series of diplomatic missions, and successfully promoted the alliance between the United States and FranceIn 1785, Franklin served as governor of Pennsylvania, and was reelected for three times due to the trust and love of the people throughout the stateIn 1787, the United States took part in the Constitutional Convention and worked hard to abolish slaveryAchievement in science Philadelphia experimentFranklin began his electrical study after reading the Leiden battery in 1746, according to his opinion,He believes that the nature of electricity and lightningfriction is the same, it is for long-term observation, comparison and analysis of lightning, and found that they have many things in common: including light, light color zigzag shape can be made of metal, conductive, a popping sound. The bold Franklin, planned to an amazing experiment..........In July 1752, Franklin and his son William, in an opening of the woodshed, connected with lightning experiment. First he made of silk kite, the top of the metal wire tied a thin, with a long rope with a kite. The other end of the rope tied for peripheral insulated ribbon, because people hide in the woodshed, ribbon keep dry, the other end of the ribbon and ribbon kite in hand. At the junction, hang a bunch of keys as a circuit breaker to prevent electric shock. When lightning hits the kite, to see their son fiber rope up, Franklin could not help but reach out and touch keys between finger and sudden spark left side, linen, Franklin excitedly told his son: "this is electricity!!"Later, Franklin in a paper "on the same electrical and lightning", sent to the Royal Society, when scientists at first by the cold, soon the French scientist, this experiment was successfully repeated in Paris after the attention, even by the king Louis Jugo please go on the spot shows, European science began to recognize the work of Franklin he accepted, and became a fellow of the Royal Society, and awarded Kepuli gold medal. Because of this Franklin, many scientists began to study the "electric", opened the era of electric indirect research. It is worth mentioning that many scientists in the redo this experiment, all the accident death, Franklin was not dead that can be said to be very lucky.Other inventionsIn addition to electricity, Franklin also published on the optical, thermal, kinetic works on botany, mathematics, chemistry also contributed, even more strange is that he is on the Gulf stream to do research in different locations, measuring the depth of the Gulf stream temperature, flow rate and analysis of its impact on the climate.His scientific invention is also quite impressive: the lightning rod is one of them (such as the left picture below)Another important invention is the "Franklin stove", which enhances the efficiency of burning stoves and saves a lot of firewood, which brings great convenience to the people in North AmericaBecause Franklin had eyes presbyopia, to look nearly far very convenient, put 2 glasses cut in half and set in the same frame, this is what we now call "TV ads glasses" Fool (right).Franklin's brother, John, was suffering from kidney stones, and Franklin invented the first "urine catheter" to help his brother and benefit the later generationsIn the office of the postmaster general, he invented the first odometer (for example, the right), in order to understand the route and distance, so as to calculate postageWho believes that all this is from a person who has only readbooks for a few years?Franklin's view of moralityIt can be said that Franklin is a liberal and Democrat, although in eighteenth Century the religious thought is still prevalent, but he was in the Bible doctrine, not completely believe; he believed that the relationship between people, the most important thing is true, sincere, honest. In the Bible said, sometimes should be as specific the circumstances, rather than blindly. He ordered the 13 virtues directory, and used gradually, a gradual practice, life practice constantly. The small jar and put them in order from the teacher down, students can look at the reference:Temperance eat not satiety, drink not excessDon't talk nonsense, avoid trifling gossipIn order to object this thing all the time.Decisive - not easy to mend. Make a prompt decision.Constant force difficult to materialize the thrifty, cherish a inch of thread.Diligence treasures the hours, saves no effortSincere - thinking, whe.Integrity - not hurtful, unselfish.The obstacle - magnanimous, go to extremes.Neat - body clothes, often cleanTranquility - not for joy, for sorrowChastity - guard treasure fame.Do not be modest - arrogant, modest to others.Is it really a genius?In April 17, 1790, Franklin died of fasciitis died. See the story of Franklin, you think he really is a genius in fact every hardworking and successful people, often unconsciously called genius. This is known as "the saint" said: "the empty bag is. It is difficult to stand up", this sentence verification uninterrupted in his life. He said to "do you love life then don't waste your life, because time is composed of material life.。

Unit 1 The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Unit 1 The Autobiography of Benjamin FranklinThe Autobiography of Benjamin FranklinCharacters in the Autobiography：①Benjamin Franklin---The author and protagonist of the Autobiography;The Autobiography tells of the major events of his life and many of his important scientific and political ideas, but the work does not discuss the American Revolution, in which Franklin was a major participant.②William Franklin---Benjamin's son and royal governor of New Jersey in 1771 when Ben begins writing the work. Ben begins the Autobiography as a letter to William with the intent of telling him about his life.③James Franklin---Franklin older brother who owns a printing house in Boston. Ben is apprenticed to James when Ben is 12, and while they do not always get along very well, Ben learns much from James and proves to be quite helpful. When James is arrested for holding subversive (颠覆性的）political ideas, Ben takes over the paper until James' release. When Ben breaks his contract and leaves for Philadelphia, James grows angry and spiteful.④Andrew Bradford A printer in Philadelphia, he is unable to hire Franklin but he does allow Franklin to stay in his ter on, when Franklin runs his own paper, the two are competitors until Bradford leaves the printing industry.⑤Samuel Keimer---The printer in Philadelphia for whom Franklin works. Their relationship deteriorates over time, and eventually they have a falling out. Keimer, however, tries to make amends when he realizes that Ben can supply him with important printing tools.⑥John Read---A resident of Philadelphia, he houses Franklin shortly after Franklin arrives in Philadelphia.⑦Deborah Rea---The daughter of John Read, she eventually marries Franklin even though their courtship is interrupted by his 18-month trip to England, during which time she marries another man who disappears thus allowing her marriage to Franklin.“Firsts" associated with the Autobiography1.It is considered the first popular self-help book ever published.2. It was the first and only work written in American before the 19th century that has retained bestseller popularity since its release.3. It was the first major secular American autobiography.4. It is also the first real account of the American Dream in action as told from a man who experienced it firsthand.Part One, first sectionThe Autobiography opens with a salutation（问候、致意）to Ben Franklin’s son, William Franklin who at the time was the royal governor of New Jersey. Franklin is writing in the summer of 1771 on vacation in a small town about 50 miles south of London. Franklin says that because his son may wish to know about his life, he is taking his one week vacation in the English countryside to record his past. Franklin says that he has enjoyed his life and would like to repeat it, although he would like to correct some small errors if the opportunity arose. But since Franklin cannot repeat life, he can instead recollect it. He thanks God for allowing him to live a good life.Ben, at the age of 12, signed a contract to work for James for the next eight years.CommentaryThe opening part of the Autobiography addresses some themes that will come up later on in the book, namely, self-betterment and religion. Franklin‘s tone at the beginning of the book is humble.He claims to write only so that his own life may be an example for his son of how one can live well and how one can get through hardships. Franklin's book, a story of self-betterment, is written so as to be a model for the betterment of others. This general motive for writing, as well as Franklin's mention of correcting some errors were he to relive his life, both indicate Franklin's constant interest in self-improvement. This is perhaps the largest theme in the Autobiography; it dominates Part Two and recurs often in Part One.Also notice that Franklin thanks God for helping him to lead a good life. Franklin does not often show a religious side, and he will explain in greater depth later on that he is a Deist（自然神论信仰者）without ascribing to any particular religious denomination（教派）. Franklin is often seen as the prototypical American and the first real example of the classic American Dream in action. Notice how Franklin carefully draws out throughout the book how he rose up with help primarily from hard work and skills. This part of the Autobiography is interesting from a literary standpoint because Ben Franklin is essentially creating the legend of the American Dream.Part One, second sectionWhen James was jailed for political reasons, Ben had the chance to take over the paper briefly, a job which Ben held in name even after James was released under the stipulation（约定）that he could no longer work on the paper.After another fight with James, however, Ben suddenly broke his contract and quit his job. James immediately instructed the other printers in Boston not to hire his brother, and as a result, Ben realizes that he would have to travel to a different city if he wished to find work. At age 17, he secretly leaves home and traveled to New York City.He finds no work there , but learns that he could get a job in Philadelphia working for a printer named Andrew Bradford.His journey to Philadelphia is eventful as he gets caught in a storm, during which he saved the life of a drunken Dutchman, who nearly drowned. The boat dropped him off near Burlington, about 18 miles from Philadelphia. He finally arrived in the city on October 6, 1723 in the Market Street Wharf.Wandering around, Franklin stumbled into a Quaker meeting（贵格会教派的祈祷会）near the market. One of these Quakers showed him a place to stay the night. CommentaryFranklin mentions in this section one of his "first errata," when he quits his job with his brother. Franklin mentions them for one reason so as to show others how to live their lives. He also points them out as a means of showing humility. He wants to make it clear that he has never acted perfectly in all situations, and he wishes to indicate that he recognizes the mistakes he has made during his life.Questions1.Why did Franklin write his Autobiography?Franklin says that because his son may wish to know about his life, he is taking his one week vacation in the English countryside to record his past. He also says that he has enjoyed his life and would like to repeat it2.What made Franklin decide to leave the brother to whom he had been apprenticed?His brother was passionate, and had often beaten him. The aversion to arbitrary power that has stuck to him through his whole life .After a brush with the law, Franklin left his brother.3.How did he arrive in Philadephia?First he set out in a boat for Amboy, the boat dropped him off about 50 miles from Burlington, the next day he reached Burlington on foot, in Burlington he found a boat which was going towardsPhiladelphia, he arrived there about eight or nine o’clock, on the Sunday morning and landed at the Market Street wharf.4.What features do you find in the style of the above selection?It is the pattern of Puritan simplicity, directness, and concision(言简意赅). The narrative is lucid(易懂的), the structure is simple, the imagery is homely(朴素的).Study Question1.How would you describe Franklin writing style?A good answer would comment on Franklin's use of humor and his attempts to poke fun at himself so as to not seem arrogant. Moreover, Franklin's style is terse and witty; he usually makes his points using as few words as possible, which in part leads to his tendency to create aphorisms. Franklin's style is predominantly didactic as the Autobiography is intended to be read partly as a self- help manual. Franklin contributed to the development of journalism as type of writing that presents the facts in the order of most important to least important, using as few words as are necessary.2.What does the Autobiography tell us about the 18th century?There are many answers to this question, some of which are mentioned here. First, Franklin shows from a sociological standpoint the possibilities for economic mobility in colonial America. After all, Franklin himself arrived in Philadelphia at 17 years old without a penny to his name, and from those beginnings he worked his way up to being a successful printer, a talented inventor and a Founding Father of America. Second, Franklin's idealism and faith in the betterment of mankind, as well as his Deism and utilitarianism, places him intellectually in the Age of Reason, a time when people often believed optimistically that the world and man could be perfected through science. Religion was also questioned during this age, and that questioning manifests itself in Franklin's philosophy. Franklin's creation of the Junto is a testament to his interest in the importance of debate, another 18th century intellectual ideal. Third, Franklin shows us how people went about their day to day lives in the 1700s. While this isn't a major thrust of the book, we learn about the way apprenticeships worked and how the government operated in the colonies, among a variety of other glimpses into 18th century life.3.What is the purpose of the Autobiography, and how does that purpose change throughout the work?The Autobiography never has one clearly defined audience. Its opening is addressed to William Franklin, Benjamin's son. After approximately eight pages, however, the work becomes a more general account of Franklin's early memories and experiences. In Part Two, the work begins to address an audience specifically interested in self-improvement. Part Two has a particularly didactic tone because it is designed to educate using Franklin himself as a model. Part Three changes tone once again, detailing the events of Franklin's life not so much as highlighting all his major accomplishments so as to enshrine him. The later pages of Part Three seem to be devoted particularly to Franklin's contemporaries who are interested in the details of American history before the Revolution. Franklin's tone reflects the purpose of accounting for the major events of history as Franklin witnessed them and took part in them.AutobiographyA story that a person writes about his or her own life is called an autobiography. Autobiographies are written in first-person point of view, and biographies in third-person point of view.Autobiography—— the greatest autobiography produced in Colonial AmericaThe work portrays a fascinating picture of life in Philadelphia, Franklin wrote the first five chapters of his autobiography in England in 1771, resumed again thirteen years later (1784-85) in Paris and later in 1788 when he returned to the United States. Franklin ends the account of his life in 1757 when he was 51 years old.It is regarded as one of the most important works of American literature produced during the 18th century. It is a record of a man rising to wealth and fame from a state of poverty and obscurity, an account of the colorful career of America's first self-made man.It is perhaps the first real post-revolutionary American writing as well as the first real autobiography in English. First of all, it is a puritan document. The most famous section describes his scientific scheme of self-examination and self-improvement.The style: it is the pattern of Puritan simplicity, directness, and concision(言简意赅). The narrative is lucid(易懂的), the structure is simple, the imagery is homely(朴素的). an exemplary illustration of the American style of writing.Autobiography“To help myself live without fau lt, I made a list of what I considered the 13 virtues. These virtues are: 1. Temperance 2. Self-control 3. Silence 4. Order 5. Firmness 6. Savings 7.Industry 8.Honesty 9. Justice 10. Cleanliness 11. Calmness 12. Morality 13. Humbleness” 节制饮食，自我克制，沉默寡言，有条不紊，坚定信念，勤俭节约，工作勤奋，忠诚老实，办事公正，衣履整洁，平心静气，品行高尚，谦虚恭顺。

Unit 1 The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Unit 1 The Autobiography of Benjamin FranklinThe Autobiography of Benjamin FranklinCharacters in the Autobiography：①Benjamin Franklin---The author and protagonist of the Autobiography;The Autobiography tells of the major events of his life and many of his important scientific and political ideas, but the work does not discuss the American Revolution, in which Franklin was a major participant.②William Franklin---Benjamin's son and royal governor of New Jersey in 1771 when Ben begins writing the work. Ben begins the Autobiography as a letter to William with the intent of telling him about his life.③James Franklin---Franklin older brother who owns a printing house in Boston. Ben is apprenticed to James when Ben is 12, and while they do not always get along very well, Ben learns much from James and proves to be quite helpful. When James is arrested for holding subversive (颠覆性的）political ideas, Ben takes over the paper until James' release. When Ben breaks his contract and leaves for Philadelphia, James grows angry and spiteful.④Andrew Bradford A printer in Philadelphia, he is unable to hire Franklin but he does allow Franklin to stay in his ter on, when Franklin runs his own paper, the two are competitors until Bradford leaves the printing industry.⑤Samuel Keimer---The printer in Philadelphia for whom Franklin works. Their relationship deteriorates over time, and eventually they have a falling out. Keimer, however, tries to make amends when he realizes that Ben can supply him with important printing tools.⑥John Read---A resident of Philadelphia, he houses Franklin shortly after Franklin arrives in Philadelphia.⑦Deborah Rea---The daughter of John Read, she eventually marries Franklin even though their courtship is interrupted by his 18-month trip to England, during which time she marries another man who disappears thus allowing her marriage to Franklin.“Firsts" associated with the Autobiography1.It is considered the first popular self-help book ever published.2. It was the first and only work written in American before the 19th century that has retained bestseller popularity since its release.3. It was the first major secular American autobiography.4. It is also the first real account of the American Dream in action as told from a man who experienced it firsthand.Part One, first sectionThe Autobiography opens with a salutation（问候、致意）to Ben Franklin’s son, William Franklin who at the time was the royal governor of New Jersey. Franklin is writing in the summer of 1771 on vacation in a small town about 50 miles south of London. Franklin says that because his son may wish to know about his life, he is taking his one week vacation in the English countryside to record his past. Franklin says that he has enjoyed his life and would like to repeat it, although he would like to correct some small errors if the opportunity arose. But since Franklin cannot repeat life, he can instead recollect it. He thanks God for allowing him to live a good life.Ben, at the age of 12, signed a contract to work for James for the next eight years.CommentaryThe opening part of the Autobiography addresses some themes that will come up later on in the book, namely, self-betterment and religion. Franklin‘s tone at the beginning of the book is humble.He claims to write only so that his own life may be an example for his son of how one can live well and how one can get through hardships. Franklin's book, a story of self-betterment, is written so as to be a model for the betterment of others. This general motive for writing, as well as Franklin's mention of correcting some errors were he to relive his life, both indicate Franklin's constant interest in self-improvement. This is perhaps the largest theme in the Autobiography; it dominates Part Two and recurs often in Part One.Also notice that Franklin thanks God for helping him to lead a good life. Franklin does not often show a religious side, and he will explain in greater depth later on that he is a Deist（自然神论信仰者）without ascribing to any particular religious denomination（教派）. Franklin is often seen as the prototypical American and the first real example of the classic American Dream in action. Notice how Franklin carefully draws out throughout the book how he rose up with help primarily from hard work and skills. This part of the Autobiography is interesting from a literary standpoint because Ben Franklin is essentially creating the legend of the American Dream.Part One, second sectionWhen James was jailed for political reasons, Ben had the chance to take over the paper briefly, a job which Ben held in name even after James was released under the stipulation（约定）that he could no longer work on the paper.After another fight with James, however, Ben suddenly broke his contract and quit his job. James immediately instructed the other printers in Boston not to hire his brother, and as a result, Ben realizes that he would have to travel to a different city if he wished to find work. At age 17, he secretly leaves home and traveled to New York City.He finds no work there , but learns that he could get a job in Philadelphia working for a printer named Andrew Bradford.His journey to Philadelphia is eventful as he gets caught in a storm, during which he saved the life of a drunken Dutchman, who nearly drowned. The boat dropped him off near Burlington, about 18 miles from Philadelphia. He finally arrived in the city on October 6, 1723 in the Market Street Wharf.Wandering around, Franklin stumbled into a Quaker meeting（贵格会教派的祈祷会）near the market. One of these Quakers showed him a place to stay the night. CommentaryFranklin mentions in this section one of his "first errata," when he quits his job with his brother. Franklin mentions them for one reason so as to show others how to live their lives. He also points them out as a means of showing humility. He wants to make it clear that he has never acted perfectly in all situations, and he wishes to indicate that he recognizes the mistakes he has made during his life.Questions1.Why did Franklin write his Autobiography?Franklin says that because his son may wish to know about his life, he is taking his one week vacation in the English countryside to record his past. He also says that he has enjoyed his life and would like to repeat it2.What made Franklin decide to leave the brother to whom he had been apprenticed?His brother was passionate, and had often beaten him. The aversion to arbitrary power that has stuck to him through his whole life .After a brush with the law, Franklin left his brother.3.How did he arrive in Philadephia?First he set out in a boat for Amboy, the boat dropped him off about 50 miles from Burlington, the next day he reached Burlington on foot, in Burlington he found a boat which was going towardsPhiladelphia, he arrived there about eight or nine o’clock, on the Sunday morning and landed at the Market Street wharf.4.What features do you find in the style of the above selection?It is the pattern of Puritan simplicity, directness, and concision(言简意赅). The narrative is lucid(易懂的), the structure is simple, the imagery is homely(朴素的).Study Question1.How would you describe Franklin writing style?A good answer would comment on Franklin's use of humor and his attempts to poke fun at himself so as to not seem arrogant. Moreover, Franklin's style is terse and witty; he usually makes his points using as few words as possible, which in part leads to his tendency to create aphorisms. Franklin's style is predominantly didactic as the Autobiography is intended to be read partly as a self- help manual. Franklin contributed to the development of journalism as type of writing that presents the facts in the order of most important to least important, using as few words as are necessary.2.What does the Autobiography tell us about the 18th century?There are many answers to this question, some of which are mentioned here. First, Franklin shows from a sociological standpoint the possibilities for economic mobility in colonial America. After all, Franklin himself arrived in Philadelphia at 17 years old without a penny to his name, and from those beginnings he worked his way up to being a successful printer, a talented inventor and a Founding Father of America. Second, Franklin's idealism and faith in the betterment of mankind, as well as his Deism and utilitarianism, places him intellectually in the Age of Reason, a time when people often believed optimistically that the world and man could be perfected through science. Religion was also questioned during this age, and that questioning manifests itself in Franklin's philosophy. Franklin's creation of the Junto is a testament to his interest in the importance of debate, another 18th century intellectual ideal. Third, Franklin shows us how people went about their day to day lives in the 1700s. While this isn't a major thrust of the book, we learn about the way apprenticeships worked and how the government operated in the colonies, among a variety of other glimpses into 18th century life.3.What is the purpose of the Autobiography, and how does that purpose change throughout the work?The Autobiography never has one clearly defined audience. Its opening is addressed to William Franklin, Benjamin's son. After approximately eight pages, however, the work becomes a more general account of Franklin's early memories and experiences. In Part Two, the work begins to address an audience specifically interested in self-improvement. Part Two has a particularly didactic tone because it is designed to educate using Franklin himself as a model. Part Three changes tone once again, detailing the events of Franklin's life not so much as highlighting all his major accomplishments so as to enshrine him. The later pages of Part Three seem to be devoted particularly to Franklin's contemporaries who are interested in the details of American history before the Revolution. Franklin's tone reflects the purpose of accounting for the major events of history as Franklin witnessed them and took part in them.AutobiographyA story that a person writes about his or her own life is called an autobiography. Autobiographies are written in first-person point of view, and biographies in third-person point of view.Autobiography—— the greatest autobiography produced in Colonial AmericaThe work portrays a fascinating picture of life in Philadelphia, Franklin wrote the first five chapters of his autobiography in England in 1771, resumed again thirteen years later (1784-85) in Paris and later in 1788 when he returned to the United States. Franklin ends the account of his life in 1757 when he was 51 years old.It is regarded as one of the most important works of American literature produced during the 18th century. It is a record of a man rising to wealth and fame from a state of poverty and obscurity, an account of the colorful career of America's first self-made man.It is perhaps the first real post-revolutionary American writing as well as the first real autobiography in English. First of all, it is a puritan document. The most famous section describes his scientific scheme of self-examination and self-improvement.The style: it is the pattern of Puritan simplicity, directness, and concision(言简意赅). The narrative is lucid(易懂的), the structure is simple, the imagery is homely(朴素的). an exemplary illustration of the American style of writing.Autobiography“To help myself live without fau lt, I made a list of what I considered the 13 virtues. These virtues are: 1. Temperance 2. Self-control 3. Silence 4. Order 5. Firmness 6. Savings 7.Industry 8.Honesty 9. Justice 10. Cleanliness 11. Calmness 12. Morality 13. Humbleness” 节制饮食，自我克制，沉默寡言，有条不紊，坚定信念，勤俭节约，工作勤奋，忠诚老实，办事公正，衣履整洁，平心静气，品行高尚，谦虚恭顺。

autobiography of Benjamin Franklin(PPT)

-------Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin(1706-1790)
• one of the Founding Fathers of the United States
• The First American
• the first United States Ambassador to France
The style of the autobiography
• Simple • Clear in order • Direct and concise
Significance
• It presents a prototype原型 of American success which inspired generations of Americans.
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The autobiography of Benjamin FranklinGood morning, everyone! Today I want to talk about the book: the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. About Benjamin Franklin, I guess we all are very familiar with him, so I want to just give you a brief introduction. Born in 1706, Benjamin Franklin is not only one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He is a leading writer, publisher, inventor, diplomat, scientist, and philosopher. He is well-known for his experiments with electricity and lightning.Next, I want to talk about his autobiography. The book starts as a letter to his son. At first, he briefly introduces his family history. Then he begins to tell his own life. He goes to school when at the age of 8, but he is taken to help his father in his business of making candles and soaps. He then becomes an apprentice in his brother’s factory. When he is only 17 years old, he leaves Boston for Philadelphia alone. He has changed several places to work, but all his work is about printing. So, in Philadelphia he masters many printing skills and more importantly, he is acquainted with many people. Afterwards he has been to London for 18 months. When he comes back to Philadelphia, he begins his own printing business, gradually, make it a great success. At the same time, he has formed most of his ingenious acquaintance into a club for mutual improvement, which is called the Junto. Based on it, he and his friends several years later build the first library in America. He not only makes his business a success, but also gains a lot of respects and reputation from the society. The government speaks highly of him and has commissioned him to deal with the conflicts with Indians and England. He makes great contributions to the American independence. From the poverty and obscurity in which he was born, and in which he passed his earliest years, Franklin has raised himself to a state of affluence and celebrity in the world. He has a voracious appetite for knowledge and pursues it all his life. So, he is proficient in French, Spanish, Italian, and Latin. No pain, no gain. His success is based on his consistent endeavor and willpower. Therefore, if we want to achieve something, we should put in a lot of hard work and be voracious and enthusiastic. From this book, I also learn the art of getting along with others, especially when we try to express a different idea. As Franklin says, he will never use the words “definitely” “absolutely”and so on, when he communicates with others. It is very useful. If we tell something in an arbitrary and absolute way, it may cause disputes, so people can not treat your opinion with justice. In addition, this way of expressing will not please the listeners, nor can persuade them to agree with us. So, when we give a different opinion, we can say “in my opinion” “if I’m not in the wrong” and so forth. Moreover, what make a deep impression on me are his 13 virtues in his autobiography. They are as follows: temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity and humility. In order to attain these virtues, he makes a little book, in which he allots a page for each of the virtues. I think that there are several virtues very practical to us. First, it’s order. Everything has its order. So does our life. If we make it a mess, nothing can go on. Consequently, we should put things in order. Then it’s resolution. We all have dreams, but few have the resolution to make it come true. When we resolve to do something, just carry on and don’t give up. Thirdly, it’s industry. Einstein says thatgenius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. No one could succeed without hard working. Therefore, don’t waste time and work hard, we will harvest a lot. Finally, it’s sincerity. Being sincere is very important, especially to friends. The maintenance of a friendship is not only based on the mutual trust and understanding, but also based on the sincerity.In a word, I benefit a lot from his autobiography. The words he uses are easy to understand and quite philosophical. Moreover, the way he conducts himself teaches me a lot. And more importantly, I learn that nothing in the world is impossible, if you set your mind to do it.。