Taylor Nichols Franklin Blog Post

To me, the two most compelling aspects of Franklin's memoir are his lack of intricate description, and adventurous tone. These devices make the stories come alive; instead of boring the audience with his interpretations of the events, he depicts them and moves on. His tone keeps the reader interested, and willing to continue reading. The memoir takes on the feel of a Mark Twain novel, but with less plot structure and more obvious humor. Franklin recounts, "We landed in Philadelphia on the 11th of October, where I found sundry alterations. Keith was no longer governor, being superseded by Major Gordon. I met him walking the streets as a common citizen", causing the reader to experience the raw events of his travels without being drowned in a sea of description. One can infer the colors and smells of Franklin's surroundings, leaving Franklin free to keep the story moving. All in all, the words left unsaid are what make the memoir so compelling.

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