Unlike the male codfish, which, suddenly finding itself the parent of three million five hundred thousand little codfish, cheerfully resolves to love them all, the British aristocracy is apt to look with a somewhat jaundiced eye on its younger sons. And Freddie Threepwood was one of those younger sons who rather invite the jaundiced eye.
The male codfish takes an optimistic approach when it becomes a father to millions of offspring, showing unconditional love. In contrast, the British aristocracy often perceives its younger sons with skepticism and concern. This distinction highlights a critical view of societal expectations and familial bonds within the upper class.
Freddie Threepwood epitomizes the type of younger son who tends to elicit this critical perspective from his family. His character symbolizes the...
