The whistle
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The Whistle By Benjamin Franklin
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The WhistleBy Benjamin Franklin
Firming up: Discussion
When was this letter written?
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What was the occasion for the writing of this letter?
What influenced Franklin's decision to write it?
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What conclusion had been reached by Madame
Brillon in a previous letter to Franklin? What is his
opinion of that conclusion?
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Why does Franklin say he includes a personal narrative/anecdote in
this letter?
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How did Franklin come to have his
whistle?
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What was Franklin's family's response to
his purchase?
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What lesson did the child Franklin learn from his experience with the whistle?
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Choose one of Franklin's examples and explain how
it demonstrates "giving too much for the whistle."
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Why does Franklin say he ought to be charitable towards those who are
his examples?
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For what might Franklin fall into the trap again
himself? What saves him from that?
