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Why did Harold’s parents think it prudent to keep him in dark about his father’s profession?
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31/01/2021 4:02 pm
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Why did Harold’s parents think it prudent to keep him in dark about his father’s profession?
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31/01/2021 4:02 pm
Harold’s parents thought that boxing did not enjoy good reputation, and that being a professional boxer was not something to be proud of. They feared their child would feel ashamed of himself if he learnt that his father was a boxer.
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