Problem
Benjamin Franklin is known for his incredible ingenuity. He gave early America the Franklin stove, the lightning rod, the first library, the American Philosophical Society, the University of Pennsylvania, and many other important innovations that have stood the test of time. In terms of literature, Franklin is known for his reason and is considered a major representative of the Enlightenment, sometimes designated the Age of Reason. How does Franklin's writing embody his period's reliance upon rationality? You might consider the ways Franklin's writing could be considered didactic, serving as a means for Franklin to instruct his readers concerning various issues.