King Lear
William Shakespeare's King Lear is a tragic play that shows the consequences of one man's decisions. The story line surrounds the main character, Lear, as he makes decisions that disrupt order in his Kingdom. When Lear surrenders all of his power and land to his daughters as a reward for their demonstration of love towards him, the breakdown in order is evident. When order is disrupted in King Lear, the chaotic events that Lear endures eventually develop the plot and lead to his demise. At the start of the play, Lear decides to divide his Kingdom into three when he says, "Give me the map there. Know that we have divided/In three our Kingdom, and 'tis our fast intent/To shake all cares and business from our age," (I, i, 38-41). Politically dividing a Kingdom has many disadvantages. A Kingdom divided means there will be more than one ruler and a difference of opinion will occur, therefore creating disorder. There will always be disagreements that may end in haste, therefore creating unneeded tension between the rulers. Although Lear may feel he
Lear: '"My lady's father"! My lord's knave!'" As the play proceeds, Regan and Goneril rise in status in the Kingdom, while Lear's presence and authority as King becomes insignificant. Traditionally, the oldest person in the family is in control; therefore, this is an indication that order is disrupted. Only when the King dies, do his children take over his reign. Lear's insignificance is portrayed in a conversation with Goneril's servant, Oswald. Lear is greatly insulted by the comment suggesting Goneril has a higher rank than he, as he is the King of England, not just his daughter's father. Lear's insignificance is a result of his own actions. When he banished Cordelia and Kent, he allowed himself to be vulnerable to Goneril and Regan's conspiracy. Predicting that their father would likely pose a threat to them, Goneril and Regan plotted against their father so he would become helpless like an adolescent. Lear's flaw to believe every word his daughters' speak is a contribution to his downfall. had a good reason to divide his land, th
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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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