Eric Blackmon Benjamin franklin post

Benjamin Franklin's memoirs continue to be read for a variety of reasons, the biggest being the humor and wit that he implores. As many people know reading a book without humor can sometimes be a dry, humdrum and difficult to task to complete. Franklin does a great job counteracting this by inserting lines such as "And, lastly (I may as well confess it, since my denial of it will be believed by nobody), perhaps I shall a good deal gratify my own vanity. Indeed, I scarce ever heard or saw the introductory words" (Franklin, 6). We have all read the story which has put us to sleep or has made our mind wander while trying to finish it, but using the humor that is shown within these lines Franklin is able to bring excitement and style to his essay which makes it much more enjoyable to read. Overall, Benjamin Franklin is a master of wit which appeals to readers from many different eras, because of this Franklin’s memoirs have been and will continue to be at the forefront of reader’s list.