Franklin's contributions to the creation of an American national identity is perhaps the most important theme that need to be emphasized. We can note the shift in the American consciousness from an "otherwordly to a this-wordly" viewpoint. Franklin's abandonment of Puritanism in favor of the Enlightenment's rationalism reflects a central shift in American society throughout the eighteenth century. His works reflect the growing awareness of America as a country with values and interests distinct from …showed first 75 words of 1119 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1119 total…buy his side of the company and move on that Franklin did. Franklin also knows when and who to listen too. As we noticed in the beginning Franklin always respected his father and listened to whatever he had to say. When his father said he didn't want Benjamin to be a seasmen, he turned towards books. When his father suggested that Benjamin brush up on his writing and persuasive skills, Benjamin didn't argue, but rather .......