Azuma-chan
asked:
Why does Lord Caversham calls his son, Lord Goring, (sir)?! It got me confused, is it a cultural thing?! or people used to call their sons that in the past?!
To answer questions about
An Ideal Husband,
please sign up.
Monique
It's also part of the humor. Lord Caversham calling his son that shows his indignation and disapproval on what his son is (or is not) doing (by not referring to him as his son, or in some familiar, loving way was they usually did then). When Lord Goring replies back to his father with "Lord Caversham" it reaffirms their "strained" relationship, and besides, it's funny.
G. Salter
My guess is his son inherited the title Lord Goring, while his father has the title Lord Caversham. It may imply different properties they hold lordship over (like how the firstborn prince of England is the Prince of Wales, while his younger brother is the Duke of York).
Also, as Monique notes in her answer, it shows that they have a strained relationship.
Also, as Monique notes in her answer, it shows that they have a strained relationship.
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more
Apr 27, 2016 02:02PM · flag
Apr 27, 2016 02:12PM · flag
Apr 27, 2016 02:16PM · flag