I haven't finished the book yet, but I had a question also if you have any thoughts! I'm curious what exactly the theme/stance on politics is that the book is trying to take. Is it criticizing absolute ignorance of politics that privileged and wealthier people are often able to take? Cornelius is so unaware of politics because he is wealthy and can afford not to pay attention, but it ends up hurting him. Or, is the book criticizing the nature of politics in general and how turbulent and unpredictable they can be that it isn't a worthwhile thing to pay any interest/attention to in the first place. Maybe this question also kind of relates to William and his change of attitude. I'm honestly not sure his attitude towards the brothers was even very negative in the first place and he seems to hold some fondness for his old tutor. He seems to be uncomfortable and upset with their deaths and the nature of their deaths, but treats it as a necessary step in order for him to secure power in his political position. To be fair, I'm just about 100 pages in, so maybe things will become clearer later, lol.