From the time Beethoven was born, his father began planning on how he could turn his son into a profitable investment. ... "He was put through rigorous lessons with private tutors, sometimes resulting in physical abuse (Solomon 488-490)." ... Even though the French Revolution was going on during this time, Haydn kept his word to Beethoven and gave him lessons. ... This money was used to give Beethoven a fitting first class funeral instead of the planned second-class funeral that he was supposed to have. ... We study him today in history books but he is more than just a man in history. ...

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