Question

In " Excerpt from Printer's Ink" and " Excerpt from Young Ben Franklin", what quality about Ben Franklin is emphasized in both articles? How does each author support this quality about Ben Franklin? BTW: this is an extended response!! Need HELP

Answer 1

Franklin’s curious mind and a quest for learning are emphasized as a common note on both ‘The excerpt from Young Ben Franklin’ and ‘Excerpt from Printer’s Ink’.

Explanation:

‘The excerpt from Young Ben Franklin’ describes the curious nature of Franklin to read books and learn every day. He always had a strong fascination towards acquiring knowledge.

The Excerpt from Printer’s Ink also establishes the same point when he is found to be working on his brother’s print shops. He describes it as a greatest place to be, as the place relates to the publishing of articles in various areas like science, politics and entertainment. He is also found to be writing even on his deathbed. The dedication of Franklin to learn and acquire knowledge was very high.

Answer 2

The emphasized quality is that Ben was a perseverant, hard-working young boy and besides that he liked to read in paragraph one says: From a child I was fond of Reading. "All the little money that came into my hands was ever laid out in books". In paragraph two the author says that Ben didn't like his job with his father's soap and candle shop but it helped him learn the importance of hard work. In paragraph four it says that Mr. Franklin sent Ben to work with his older brother James who owned a print shop. Although James was often harsh with his little brother, Ben enjoyed the printing business.