The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin · Character
Samuel Vernon
Friend from Boston who lent Franklin money for his London trip.
minor
Also known as Vernon, Mr. Vernon
First appearance: IV: First Visit to Boston
Samuel Vernon's tie to John Collins is one of the pressures that moves The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A friend of Franklin's brother John, who entrusts Franklin with collecting about thirty-five pounds in Pennsylvania, which Franklin later misuses.
Samuel Vernon first appears in 0007 iv first visit to boston.
With John Collins (friendship): Collins borrowed money from Vernon on Franklin's behalf, leading to a debt that strained their relations. With Andrew Hamilton (professional): Hamilton, a prominent lawyer, handled legal matters for Vernon, a merchant and Franklin's early patron.
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Childhood and Financial Ties
- Extended Network and Collaborators
- Rivals and Adversaries
- Early Influences and Mentors
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Franklin transitions from merely recording his personal success…
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- John Collins
friendship · negative
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- Andrew Hamilton
professional · positive
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See Samuel Vernon in IV: First Visit to Boston