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Capitalism and Religion in the Works and Lives of Franklin and Equiano.
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Amelia Heagerty SID# 15861751 English 45B November 3, 2003 Capitalism and Religion in the Works and Lives of Franklin and Equiano Capitalism and religion are two subjects which appear frequently in both "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" and "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano," because these were important parts of the lives of these two men. Both men were able to be players in the capitalist market while still following a spiritual doctrine because each man chose which was more important to him-capitalist goals or Christian morals. For each man, the one which was less important submitted to the one which was more valuable to him. Both men take part in capitalism and religion, but Franklin places capitalism first and Equiano places religion first. Each man made life choices according to this hierarchy of importance, sacrificing parts of the less important in order to pursue and excel in the one they held...
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