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Do we know why Frederick was so pushed by his family to attend the Nazis school where he obviously did not belong?

Shelley I'm not quite finished reading but thinking: his poor eyesight would have kept Frederick out of the Nazi school (if he - with the help of his family -…moreI'm not quite finished reading but thinking: his poor eyesight would have kept Frederick out of the Nazi school (if he - with the help of his family - memorized) -- correct? Would it have kept him out of serving in the military? I'm hoping not, for if it would have kept him from serving, I want to think his family would have helped him. I agree with others, pride/shame must have been the catalyst for Frederick &/or family...(less)

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Almudena Pride, shame and greed too. As demonstrated by the mother expecting to take over her neighbour's apartment. ...more
Apr 11, 2019 07:19AM · flag

David Yohalem Neither pride nor shame. Status seeking, self-aggrandizement rather is what impelled them to cheat his way in to what they believed was an elite cadre ...more
Nov 13, 2021 09:54AM · flag

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