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    to hold authority. Shakespeare’s’ play King Lear‚ and Golding’s novel Lord of the flies‚ explore the concept of authority to maintain order in society‚ whilst‚ representing insight as a necessity of an authoritative figure. Shakespeare reveals without the presence of authority‚ humanity succumbs to chaos. In the opening‚ King Lear’s authority is immediately established with the use of the imperatives‚ “attend”‚ “give‚ “tell” and “speak”. This affirms King Lear as a powerful figure of authority through

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    Ideas of being Human in King Lear. This essay will discuss the ideas of being human presented in Shakespeare’s King Lear and the variety of representations achieved through characterisation and the presentations of themes. King Lear manifests as a thought-provoking and philosophical play through its representation of multi-faceted characters who are at times self-obsessed and preoccupied with contemplating their status in life and the significance in the world. For many characters‚ the plot involves

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    the repercussions. Set in a time of royalty and ranks‚ King Lear describes parallel events of the pursuit of power‚ recognition‚ and certain tragic choices. With parallelism‚ similar occurrences highlight the importance of certain themes. In the play‚ William Shakespeare juxtaposes Lear’s choices and aftermath those of Gloucester to illustrate how physical and figurative blindness can lead to tragic endings. By showing similarity between Lear and Gloucester’s impulsive actions‚ Shakespeare shows

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    ‘Mankind is as it were deliberately or comically tormented by the gods. He is not even allowed to die tragically’. – Wilson Knight Evaluate this view by exploring the role of the gods in ‘King Lear’. In ​ King Lear​ ‚ Shakespeare cast off the Christian setting of one of his main sources‚ ​ The True Chronicle History of King Leir​ ‚ and chose the pre-Christian environment of primitive Britain. This allowed for the play to strip away any sense of formalized religion‚ which would remove constraints upon the

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    The great German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said: "That which does not kill us makes us stronger". To this day‚ his statement holds true and is the basis for many common inspirational sayings. In William Shakespeare’s King Lear‚ Lear’s second daughter suggests a similar idea and implies that suffering is a good teacher: "O‚ sir‚ to wilful men‚ / The injuries that they themselves procure / Must be their schoolmasters" (2.4.328-330). Base on the events that occur in the play‚ it is safe

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    Commentary – King Lear Carlos Eduardo Moliterno The importance of Act V Scene iii lies on the theme Love and Duty – the guide to conscious. In this scene the play is already coming to an end‚ and the plot is finally getting to a closure. The quote “The wheel is come full circle; I am here.” on Act V Scene iii Line 211 summarizes the play and allows the audience to understand all of the character’s life throughout Shakespeare’s‚ King Lear. All of the characters in the play follow “the wheel”

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    At their core‚ both Gloucester and Lear are initially open to accepting truths at their surface value only. Cordelia’s deeper love‚ is overshadowed by Lear’s acceptance of the valueless words of adoration from Goneril and Regan. Lear accepts his daughter’s words as truth of their love and Cordelia’s silence as evidence of her lack of affection for him. Likewise‚ Gloucester is quick to accept Edmund’s deceit. Gloucester’s arrogance of power in their relationship ultimately is his undoing‚ in that

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    PPISMP TESL (R) Foundation Course Cohort 4 (June 2011 Intake) English Studies III: PI 1353K (R) (Revision) KING LEAR By William Shakespeare 1. The intricate relationship between characters adds to the interest of readers to study the play. Based on the play you have studied‚ discuss this statement with convincing evidence to justify your answer. 2. Write a critical analysis of one of the themes presented in the play you have studied. 3. Identify the theme of the play you have studied. Elaborate

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    throughout Shakespeare’s play‚ King Lear. Goneril and Regan are corrupted by the power that Lear offers them. Edmund’s corruption comes from the trust of his father. Absolute power corrupts absolutely with the characters‚ because once have full control‚ they are so cold that they will do anything to keep the power – or to gain more. The quest for power corrupts‚ but when absolute power is attained‚ treachery and deceit is the only path to take. The power that Lear gives to Goneril and Regan makes

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    Visual Quotations Terms: Wheel of Fortune Edmund. Thou‚ Nature‚ art my goddess; to thy law My services are bound. Wherefore should I Stand in the plague of custom‚ and permit The curiosity of nations to deprive me‚ For that I am some twelve or fourteen moonshines Lag of a brother? Why bastard? wherefore base? When my dimensions are as well compact‚ My mind as generous‚ and my shape as true‚ As honest madam’s issue? Why brand they us With

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