King Lear and Divine Justice
The hand of Fate factors greatly in shaping the fortunes of every literary character. The role of providence is constantly in flux, fate does not necessarily play an active role in controlling a character’s destiny. There are extremes of such aid, as seen in the Goddess Athena’s continued protection over Odysseus and his loved ones in Homer’s The Odyssey. Although without the physical presence of any Gods, Divine Justice plays a prominent role in Shakespeare’s King Lear. Ironically, some beneficial changes stem from the afflictions. Furthermore, with the death of nearly every major character, why do the innocent die with the guilty? Some perceptions of innocence are inappropriate. Each punishment afflicted upon a character is appropriate – Lear with his madness, Gloucester and his blindness, are just a few of such examples. No one character is clearly without fault, there exists an underlying web of transgression between characters. As seen within the dysfunctional families of Lear and Gloucester – Treachery abounds. But, as the old saying goes – “What goes around, comes around”. This play begins late into the lives of the characters. A mature Lear, about to “retire” is to relinquish his power and authority to his
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Approximate Word count = 1664
Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)
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