In purpose, Charlotte Temple and Franklin’s autobiogaphy are similar. They both attempt to teach people how live better lives and improve morally. But Rowson uses the story of Charlotte to warn readers away from what she thinks is morally wrong. Benjamin Franklin uses himself as an example of what to do right and creates a systematic method acheive moral perfection. In tone Charlotte Temple is fluterring and frilly. It appears overly complicated and difficult to read. She flutters around the story without clear transitions. Additionally she is pitying the chracters. She likes to describe their sorrow and mistakes. Mean while, Franklin’s writing feels clean and efficient while still pleasant to read. Instead of frilly extravagence there is
