PEARSON (PEARSON) • English Literature 2015

Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear,’ portrays the eponymous character’s downward spiral after he splits his kingdom into two, handing it to his daughters who have ulterior motives but banishing his youngest for her inability to express her love for him. In doing so, he faces rejection from his daughters and expresses anger in response. Shakespeare also explores the futility of anger, most prominently in Lear’s character, who is ultimately hurt by his own anger. Through this, Shakespeare presents...

The story of Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear,’ portrays the Lear’s downward spiral after he hands parts of his kingdom away to those who have ulterior motives against him. In doing so, Shakespeare’s play follows the eponymous’ character descent into madness, leading up to Lear’s inevitable death. He presents how madness in characters, specifically Lear, can lead to insight. From this, Shakespeare also explores how madness acts as a form of protection for characters such as Edgar, who take...

The story of Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear,’ portrays the Lear’s downward spiral into madness after he hands parts of his kingdom away to those who have ulterior motives against him. Lear loses the support of his daughters and their husbands, however his Fool remains loyal to him. In doing so, Shakespeare’s presentation of the relationship between Lear and the Fool may serve as a commentary on madness. He explores their relationship as akin to a father-son bond, whilst conversely showing it...

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