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    appreciation of the intense forces acting on him and of the gradual disappearance of everything he finds recognizable about his former world.As Lear sets out from his palace toward his daughters’ homes‚ he is still sane‚ though he begins to regret disowning Cordelia ‹the first sign of mental stress and the first step toward his eventual madness. Lear’s Fool needles him about the rash decision‚ and the king blurts out‚ "O! let me be not mad‚ not mad‚ sweet heaven; / Keep me in temper; I would not be mad!" (I

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    HAGE GEINGOB HIGH SCHOOL LITERATURE TASKS ASSIGNMENT: 1 NAME: Sainio Nekongo Grade: 11c Task 1. Research and provide examples of the following literary terms: 1. Simile- A simile is a direct comparison that always contains word as or like. Examples: He is as wealthy as Bill Gate. Her personality is like a bubble in a bottle of champagne. 2. Metaphor- A metaphor is a comparison without the use of as or like. It refers to a person or object (as) being (like) another. The comparison is Implied

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    Representations of Nature in Shakespeare’s King Lear The concept of Nature in Shakespeare’s King Lear1 is not simply one of many themes to be uncovered and analyzed‚ but rather it can be considered to be the foundation of the whole play. From Kingship through to personal human relations‚ from representations of the physical world to notions of the heavenly realm‚ from the portrayal of human nature to the use of animal imagery; Nature permeates every line of King Lear. However as I intend to argue

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    their words as absolute truth. Regan even professes she is "an enemy to all other joys" suggesting she loves not even her husband as much as she loves her father. She realises and uses his lack of insight to decieve him into believing her lies. Cordelia‚ Lear’s youngest daughter claims she cannot "heave her heart into her mouth". She is banished by Lear for saying that she only loves him "according to her bond". She is being completely honest and refuses to decieve her father. Even though

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    King Lear was one of the play of Shakespeare’s which written in 1605 and was famous for its tragic. Things Fall Apart was completed in 1959 and it was considered as the first novel which written by the Nigeria writer Chinua Achebe. It was praised as the first novel that written in English language by a native African writer and has captured readers attention throughout the world. In King Lear‚ the old Lear wanted to step down from his throne‚ so that he planned to divide his territory equality

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    of scene one. The first sign of how ageism begins in the first act is King Lear’s debatable decision to divide up the kingdom between his three daughters‚ Goneril‚ Regan and Cordelia. Eventually‚ Lear’s unwise decision causes chaos and havoc throughout the family‚ leading to multiple conflicts such as the banishment of Cordelia and the insulting comments about Lear’s old age and judgement. One example of how ageism is portrayed in the conversation between Goneril and Regan is when they discuss King

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    contributions towards the family ever since. Whether it was helping my parents translate during appointments or helping them understand financial issues‚ my brother had always prioritized my parents over his own activities. Similarly‚ King Lear dismisses Cordelia as a daughter after being disappointed by her display of affection towards him in Act 1

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    carry him (1.4). In this he is talking about the natural order of the world and how Lear has upset it by giving his two bad daughters power over him. Moreover‚ the fool criticises his error in giving the bad daughters his kingdom while disowning Cordelia. When Lear reproaches the Fool for telling the truth‚ the Fool only takes the opportunity to assault Lear’s poor judgment. “Truth’s a dog must to kennel; he must be whipped out / when Lady the brach may stand

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    how much they love him. The two eldest‚ Goneril and Regan‚ say what they must in order to win a big share of his wealth and power. The youngest daughter‚ Cordelia‚ is the most sincere and true to Lear‚ and instead tells him that she "loves his majesty according to her duty‚ neither more or less." Lear sees this as ingratitude‚ and cuts Cordelia off entirely‚ along with Kent; a friend of Lear’s who tries to intervene. The King of France comes to Cordelia’s rescue by offering to marry her. Lear decides

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    should be emailed to your teacher. They will be assessed based on their completeness‚ accuracy and understanding of the play. Here’s an example from Act I‚ sc. i: Quote: “Fairest Cordelia‚ that art most rich‚ being poor; Most choice‚ forsaken; and most loved‚ despised!” Speaker: King of France to Cordelia Explanation: After Lear disowns his youngest daughter‚ he asks her suitors if they still want her now that she is penniless. The King of France is confused and inquires what great offense

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