This paper is an in-depth examination of the Benjamin Franklin's
achievements in life and how D.H. Lawrence's view of the
world affected his evaluation of these
achievements. The author looks at Franklin's many achievements including the development of
electricity and its many off-shoots, the development of a postal system, the creation of bi-focal glasses and the invention of the fireplace and stoves. Franklin's strong sense of family and family values, his knowledge of weather and weather patterns, his negotiating skills and subsequent successes in international relations are also discussed in detail. The author then demonstrates how D. H. Lawrence criticizes each and every achievement of Franklin's without hesitation and in many of these instances, without any logical reasoning.