Blindness in King Lear and Oed
The two works King Lear by William Shakespeare and Oedipus the King by Sophocles share similar themes. One such theme is sight versus blindness. In Shakespeare's King Lear the issue of sight versus blindness is a recurring theme. In Shakespearean terms, as well as in Sohpocles' Oedipus the King, being blind does not only refer to the physical inability to see. Blindness is used in these two works to show a mental flaw some of the characters possess and vision is not derived solely from physical sight. In King Lear, Gloucester and Lear are two prime examples Shakespeare incorporates into this theme, as well as Oedipus in Oedipus the King. Blindness is the cause of the downfall of the tragic hero Oedipus. Not only does his blindness appear physically but also egotistically, like Lear. In both plays, Lear and Oedipus similarly hold a high position in their respective countries. Lear is the King of Britain and Oedipus is the King of Thebes. Both kings, because of their high position in society are supposed to be able to distinguish the good from the bad. Unfortunately, their lack of insight prevents them from doing so. Gloucester is a prime example of a character, like Lear and Oedipus, who lacks insight but regains it wh
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Approximate Word count = 1872
Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)
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