The Impact of Ben Franklin’s Youth The life of Benjamin Franklin was doubtlessly a great one, characterized by sound judgment and a revolutionary way of thinking. He served as a delegate for his country to foreign nations for these very attributes. How does a man become so unique and independent? This is a slow process, the foundations of which were rooted in Ben’s youth. His early education and his relationship with his father …showed first 75 words of 1148 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1148 total…his message of self-betterment never did leave Benjamin. Benjamin Franklin may not have had the formal education early in life, but he later received honorary degrees from Harvard and Yale. He was molded by his early years from a boy to a great man accomplishing everything he put his mind to. In his autobiography, he passes on to us not only a recollection of deeds, but also a story of the creation of a hero.