Lord Chesterfield Relationship Between Father And Son

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The relationship between a father and son is oftentimes portrayed as a strong one. The bond is a special one, where knowledge is given and affection is returned. However, for 18th-century author Lord Chesterfield, this is not the case. Lord Chesterfield solely values a favorable appearance and compliance from his son, reflected by his diction and usage of a patronizing tone towards him through the entirety of the letter. Throughout the letter, Lord Chesterfield is insistent on offering his input in regards to his son’s actions and achievements (or lack of them.) Chesterfield’s diction reveals that this is due to his insatiable need to exceed others in order to have a satisfying appearance, a need that extends to his son. This is seen when

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