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What Does ‘Ward’ Mean In ‘Bridgerton’? Sophie’s Family History Explained
Sophie Baek is called a 'ward' to conceal her status as Lord Penwood's illegitimate daughter, later made a servant to protect social standing, with her surname changed to honor the actress.
- On Jan. 29, Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 premiered with the first four episodes, and Episode 2 reveals Sophie Baek is called Lord Penwood's 'ward' through flashbacks.
- In Julia Quinn's novel background explains that Lord Penwood took Sophie in as a ward after she was left at his estate to hide her illegitimate birth and protect his reputation.
- In Episode 2, a flashback shows Penwood introducing his new wife to staff while overlooking Sophie until Araminta asks, and he replies the girl is his ward, asking Araminta to 'care for her as your own.'
- After Penwood's death, Sophie Baek is cut from his will and offered unpaid maid status, leaving her emotionally guarded as Yerin Ha explained, before she shares a dance and kiss with Benedict Bridgerton.
- The show altered Sophie’s surname to Baek to honor Yerin Ha’s Korean heritage, a choice made with input from showrunner Jess Brownell, and Season 4 Part 2 arrives next month on Thursday, Feb. 26.
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What is a 'ward' in 'Bridgerton' season 4? Here's what the term hides about Sophie
There's more to this maid than meets the eye.Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek in 'Bridgerton' season 4 Liam Daniel/NetflixKey PointsPart 1 of Bridgerton season 4 is now streaming on Netflix.In episode 2, a flashback shows Lord Penwood calling a young Sophie his "ward."The term hides Sophie's secret connection to the lord, but not for long.Warning: This article contains spoilers for Bridgerton season 4 part 1.Bridgerton fans can finally breathe easy, beca…
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