The Verbally Ironic Letter To Lord Chesterfield '
LDanielle Eales
P:3 10/27/12
Mrs. Oberdank AP Lang
In the verbally ironic letter written by Lord Chesterfield to his son (1746), Chesterfield reveals his own values through guilt, tone shifts, and harsh diction. His values include application in education, obedience, and becoming superior amongst others. Throughout the entire letter, Chesterfield uses guilt through a variety of ways, in order to push his son to become successful and independent. He begins this, by “confessing” to his son that he has his doubts on whether his advice serves purpose at all. He tries relating to his child by stating,” I know how unwelcome advice generally is; I know that those who want it most, like it and follow it the least.” He also begins referring
P:3 10/27/12
Mrs. Oberdank AP Lang
In the verbally ironic letter written by Lord Chesterfield to his son (1746), Chesterfield reveals his own values through guilt, tone shifts, and harsh diction. His values include application in education, obedience, and becoming superior amongst others. Throughout the entire letter, Chesterfield uses guilt through a variety of ways, in order to push his son to become successful and independent. He begins this, by “confessing” to his son that he has his doubts on whether his advice serves purpose at all. He tries relating to his child by stating,” I know how unwelcome advice generally is; I know that those who want it most, like it and follow it the least.” He also begins referring