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The Autobiography explains how Benjamin Franklin went from being an indentured servant in his brother's print shop to being one of the most influential figures in early American publishing, science, and politics. According to Franklin, what did he himself do to achieve this? What personal attributes or habits does he believe will lead to success? Answer in a full paragraph, supporting the ideas with quotations from both the Autobiography and Franklin's aphorisms.
What other factors besides personal behaviors and attitudes helped Benjamin Franklin achieve his dreams? What advantages did he have? What assistance did he receive? Answer in a full paragraph, supporting the ideas with quotations and other evidence from the Autobiography and/or the podcast.
The On the Media podcast explains that even though Franklin published his autobiography as "a model for young men," his own sister Jane never escaped poverty. Jane tried to explain to her brother that "some impediments are just too hard to break through and that far too much potential is squandered through an accident of birth." What "impediments" or "accidents of birth" affected Jane's own life, according to the podcast? To what extent do you agree with Jane that some challenges simply can't be overcome, even in America? Discussing specific details from the podcast.
The podcast points out that the phrase "rags to riches" originated with Franklin, and the concept of the "self-made man" largely derives from him. To what extent are these ideas still prevalent in people's beliefs about America? Support the answer with examples from your knowledge and experience.