23 Jul Write a thematic analysis of Benjamin Franklin’s The Autobiography
Write a thematic analysis of Benjamin Franklin’s The Autobiography. Clearly establish what you consider a controlling purpose or intent of his narrative. What do you see as a controlling theme of the narrative? How does he structure the narrative as a coming-of age story or Bildungsroman? What assumptions does he make about the possibilities for his life as an American? What does Franklin see as the challenges of being an American like him? Discuss specific events that support your thesis.
