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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?

Barbara I just fiished the book. What I understood is that Frederick's parents were prideful and wanted to move up. His father was an official and it looked g…moreI just fiished the book. What I understood is that Frederick's parents were prideful and wanted to move up. His father was an official and it looked good for his son to be admitted to the prestigious school. Frederick was just a humble, sweet kid who would do whatever his parents wanted. And there's a statement near the end that makes it sound like his mother new it was wrong to send him and now had some regrets.(less)

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Hilary >I think Frederick's parents were "social climbers" and this would help move them along.

This is 100% how I saw it as well. ...more
Jul 17, 2018 06:08AM · flag

Razcads Agree here.. i think the premise here was a simple as you have put. A case with most simple parents.. u want ur kid to get to the most prestigious whe ...more
Jun 21, 2021 09:50AM · flag

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