Not only did Charles model himself on his father, but his father also wanted his son to follow in his footsteps by studying mathematics at Oxford, then obtaining a Fellowship, marrying and becoming a vicar.
Hindi lamang did Charles modelo ng kanyang sarili sa kanyang ama, ngunit ang kanyang ama nais din ang kanyang anak na sumunod sa kanyang mga yapak sa pamamagitan ng pag-aaral sa matematika at Oxford, pagkatapos ng isang Fellowship, marrying at pagiging isang kinatawan.