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King Lear by William Shakespeare, written around 1605-1606, stands as one of the Bard’s most tragic and profound works. Set in ancient Britain, the play tells the story of King Lear, who, in a moment of tragic folly, decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their expressions of love for him.
There thou mightst behold the great image of authority: a dog’s obeyed in office. (IV.vi.) Having lost his kingdom, Lear realizes that “King” is just a title. The word is worthless without the power to back it up. By the same token, anyone can be a king if they’re powerful. Even a dog will be obeyed by people who fear its strength.
Jul 22, 2020 · King Lear: analysis. King Lear is a bleak play, but like all great tragedies, a measure of catharsis or healing is achieved through Lear’s suffering, as well as that of the other characters. The play might be summed up as a battle between reason and madness, or between blindness and sight, except that the conflict between the two dissolves ...
Important Quotes Explained. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5. Next. Unhappy that I am, I cannot heave. My heart into my mouth. I love your majesty. According to my bond; no more nor less. Cordelia speaks these words when she address her father, King Lear, who has demanded that his daughters tell him how much they love him before he divides ...
Full Play Analysis. King Lear is a play about blindness – blindness to others’ motivations, blindness to one’s own true nature, blindness to the emptiness of power and privilege, and blindness to the importance of selfless love. Lear’s only desire is to enjoy a comfortable, carefree old age, but he fails to see the role his absolute ...
King Lear Full Play Summary. Lear, the aging king of Britain, decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters. First, however, he puts his daughters through a test, asking each to tell him how much she loves him. Goneril and Regan, Lear’s older daughters, give their father flattering answers.
リア王 (King Lear) ブリテン王。生来の気性の荒さと老いからくる耄碌から、娘ゴネリルとリーガンの腹の底を見抜けず、悲嘆と狂乱のうちに哀れな最期を遂げる。 コーディリア (Cordelia) リアの実直な末娘。勘当されるが、誠実なフランス王の妃となる。
