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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?!
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 re…moreIt'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. (less)
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Azuma-chan OMG! I'm such a dull person for not getting this joke. Thank you so much for the explanation. Now it makes sense. I guess it's like when some parents ...more
Apr 27, 2016 02:02PM · flag
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Monique Yup exactly! No problem at all, I love this time period and it's culture:) It can be easily missed when you just think that's how they usually talked ...more
Apr 27, 2016 02:12PM · flag
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Azuma-chan Me too. Classics are the best
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