As depicted in the book, Frederick's contemptuous and overbearing attitude to his son had a significant part in causing the mental instability which characterized Christian's life and reign.
Seperti digambarkan dalam buku, sikap Frederick menghina dan sombong kepada anaknya memiliki peran penting dalam menyebabkan ketidakstabilan mental yang ditandai kehidupan Kristen dan pemerintahan.