Analysis Of Letter To Her Son By Abigail Adams

In Abigail Adams ‘letter to her son’ that she row on January 12, 1780 she advises or Sun that this trip to France wasn't in vain though it was dangerous but needed for his future in politics similar to his father. Abigail believe that John Quincy Adams didn't have proper reason or judgment for not wanting to go. Abigail wants Quincy to go with his father John Adams to help shape and build-up his character of an aristocrat. Abigail truly sees John Adam's path with Quincy and believes he will do the same.

Abigail communicates with her son Quincy in a strict, and apologetic tone in her writing. Abigail States "If I had thought your reluctance arose from proper deliberation, or that you were capable of judging what was most for your own Benefit… "Abigail clearly explained that Quincy was not capable of making his own decisions, because she believes that he doesn't know what's best for himself. She also acknowledges that

She explains that this means that he must use a superior advantages under the eye of his father to become successful. Abigail brings in history for examples of greatness and use making references to Catalan Varys and Marc Anthony proving,” that wisdom and penetration are the fruit of experience not the lessons and retirement and Leisure,” explaining to Quincy that knowledge of power is gained from experience not from being lazy and relax. Abigail sees Quincy following in his Father's Footsteps and explain to him that he was blessed to have opportunities like this trip with his father. John Adams later will become president of the United States and just like Abigail new Quincy followed his father too later also becoming the a u.s. president. Abigail urges Quincy to relearn or to finalize Virtues Of Justice and fortitude. Abigail reminds Quincy that he can do honor to the country and by doing so having an affectionate