| I. Eighteenth century |
A. Ideas for American Revolution
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B. Ideas for American character
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C. Major concepts of Enlightenment (See additional information)
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| II. George Mason |
A. Life
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B. Accomplishments
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C. Reflection of Enlightenment
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| III. Gunston Hall and the Enlightenment |
A. Background
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B. Interior
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C. Exterior
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D. Garden
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1. Restored design
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2. Archeological work
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| IV. Benjamin Franklin |
A. City life (Old Town Alexandria)
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B. Accomplishments
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C. The Autobiography - teaching model
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1. Reason a way to live
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2. Enlightenment ideas reflected
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| V. Franklin as Writer |
A. Neoclassical traits (Augustan style)
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1. Regularity
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2. Clarity
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3. Simple style
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4. Common sense
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B. Wit
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1. Reasonable humor
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2. "Model of middle style"
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3. Personae
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| VI. Franklin's Voices (Personae) |
A. "The Way To Wealth"
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B. "The Speech of Polly Baker"
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C. "Speech at the Convention"
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D. "On the Slave Trade"
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