Chesterfield wants his son to do well, please him, and then he will pay for his needs. His letters are a way to persuade his son to do the noble and right things. He wishes his son to learn, pay attention, and apply Chesterfield’s values in life. The writer uses alliteration to stress his values, “attention and application.” Chesterfield expects his son to pursue a greater pleasure in life, to emulate his father. Chesterfield wants his son to learn from his father’s mistakes, “let my experience supply you want of it, and clear your
Chesterfield wants his son to do well, please him, and then he will pay for his needs. His letters are a way to persuade his son to do the noble and right things. He wishes his son to learn, pay attention, and apply Chesterfield’s values in life. The writer uses alliteration to stress his values, “attention and application.” Chesterfield expects his son to pursue a greater pleasure in life, to emulate his father. Chesterfield wants his son to learn from his father’s mistakes, “let my experience supply you want of it, and clear your