Benjamin Franklin (Day 2)

Throughout his autobiography, Benjamin Franklin speaks often about members of his family: his many siblings, mother, father, and uncles. And, we know that he even apprenticed as a printer with one of his older brothers while he was searching for a job. During his lifetime, he remained close to most of his family, and often spent a great deal of time with them. In what ways might Benjamin's family have had an effect on his public and private personas? In what ways did they (or didn't they) impact his life as a "coming of age" story?