Antoinette is disappointed in her son, Despereaux, because he does not conform to her expectations of what a mouse should be. Instead of being cautious and timid like typical mice, Despereaux is adventurous and brave, which she perceives as a flaw. Her disappointment stems from her desire for him to embody the conventional traits of their kind, leading her to feel alienated from him. This conflict highlights the themes of individuality and societal expectations in the story.
In "The Tale of Despereaux," Lester does not defend his son, the mouse Despereaux, due to his own fears and insecurities. He is overwhelmed by the family's expectations and the traditional norms of mouse society, which stress conformity and fear of humans. Lester's lack of support reflects his internal struggle and inability to embrace Despereaux's uniqueness, ultimately contributing to the themes of bravery and individuality in the story.
In "The Tale of Despereaux," Lester weeps primarily due to his overwhelming feelings of guilt and sorrow over the loss of his son, which stem from his inability to protect him. He is haunted by the consequences of his actions and the disintegration of his family. Lester's tears reflect his deep emotional pain and the realization of his failures as a father, adding a poignant layer to the story's themes of love and redemption.
Not all of them are disappointed. Only the ignorant ones are. Ignorant people are disappointed because they think one of the following fallacies: The son chose a sinful path the son will go to hell the son will never get married or have children people will laugh at the son people will discriminate/attack the son (this is a real fear).
She claims she did!
Yes!
The son of the Royal Executioner, Sanson who attended the execution.
On June 8, 1785.
no
The Rajah's son is a character in the folk tale "The Tiger, the Brahmin, and the Jackal." In the story, the Rajah's son is deceived and trapped by a tiger with the help of a cunning jackal. The tale serves as a cautionary story about deception and trust.
No. There is speculation that her son Louis Charles (Louis XVII) was the son of Count Axel Von Feursten though.
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Son of the Beach - 2000 A Tale of Two Johnsons 2-8 was released on: USA: 29 May 2001