Oh, cahn, you now have enough context to properly appreciate this anecdote that selenak shared a while back. Shortly after Fritz's death, Heinrich goes to Paris.
Tauentzien (boyfriend du jour, son of Fritzian general of the same name): Guess what, the Comedie Francaise plays a German drama in French translation! Let's go! Heinrich: Why would I want to watch a German drama? Tauentzien: Come in, it'll be fun. *German drama starring one Frederick the Great, with the actor personally coached by Tauentzien in Fritz mannerisms and voice intonation*: Ensues Heinrich: *sits frozen in his seat for the rest of the play, but does not run out*
And my reaction: "Why? Why would you do that to your boyfriend???"
Re: Brotherly Conduct III: The Aftermath
Tauentzien (boyfriend du jour, son of Fritzian general of the same name): Guess what, the Comedie Francaise plays a German drama in French translation! Let's go!
Heinrich: Why would I want to watch a German drama?
Tauentzien: Come in, it'll be fun.
*German drama starring one Frederick the Great, with the actor personally coached by Tauentzien in Fritz mannerisms and voice intonation*: Ensues
Heinrich: *sits frozen in his seat for the rest of the play, but does not run out*
And my reaction: "Why? Why would you do that to your boyfriend???"