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| King Lear : A Study |
| King Lear is perhaps Shakespeare's most challenging play, but also its most exciting. Many social issues that confront modern audiences fill the play: dysfunctional families, sibling rivalry, neglect of parental responsibility, abuse of the aged, failure to provide for the needy, adulturous behavior, political corruption, spiritual confusion, uncertainty regarding care for the mentally disturbed. The links at the bottom of this page will provide for you some wonderful visual images that will enrich your enjoyment of the play and some excellent sources that will assist you in your comprehension of the play's messages for today. |
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| From: http://www.pathguy.com/kinglear.htm |
| Characters, Main Plot: King Lear - Ruler of England Goneril - oldest daughter Regan - second daughter Albany - husband of Goneril Cornwall - husband of Regan Kent - key supporter of Lear Cordelia - youngest daughter The Fool - court jester, foil to Lear Characters, Subplot: Gloucester - main supporter of Lear Edmund - Gloucester's illegitimate son, his favorite Edgar - Gloucesters legitimate son, his heir |
Motifs which fill the play: Eyes "Nothing" Monsters Nature Gods Justice/Injustice Foolishness/wisdom |
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