The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin · Character
Captain Holmes
Sea captain and brother-in-law of Franklin who helped him in Boston.
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Also known as Holmes
First appearance: iv first visit to boston
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Franklin's brother-in-law, master of a sloop, who writes to Franklin urging him to return to Boston.
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With Sir William Keith (professional): Holmes, a ship captain, acted as an intermediary between Franklin and Governor Keith. In Arrival in Philadelphia: Franklin's brother-in-law, master of a sloop, who writes to…
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- Extended Network and Collaborators
- Early Influences and Mentors
- Childhood and Financial Ties
- Rivals and Adversaries
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Franklin transitions from merely recording his personal success…
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