Read the sentence from "Franklin's Lightning Rod."
"Benjamin Franklin was the Prometheus of his time."
What does the allusion to Prometheus suggest about Franklin?
A.
Franklin believed in being a disciplined and hardworking statesman.
B.
Franklin wanted to impress people by conducting new experiments.
C.
Franklin improved the lives of people with his bold and creative ideas.
D.
Franklin always liked to be the first person to make new discoveries.
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C. Franklin improved the lives of people with his bold and creative ideas.
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Actually, upon further reflection, the allusion to Prometheus suggests that Franklin was seen as a revolutionary thinker who brought new knowledge and advancements to society, much like Prometheus brought fire and knowledge to humanity. Therefore, the correct answer is:
C. Franklin improved the lives of people with his bold and creative ideas.
C. Franklin improved the lives of people with his bold and creative ideas.
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