1. Interpreting the Text of King Lear
The rashness of Lear's character is articulated through the critical tone in Lear's statement directed at Cordelia "Here I disclaim all my paternal care" which converges with the Jacobeans idea of irresponsibility and unnaturalness. ... " This quote states that regardless of the time and place this text is read or watched, audiences will continuously interpret the play and will explore it furthermore through contextual factors which will have shaped their critical understanding of the tragedy King Lear written by Shakespeare....
- Word Count: 1414
- Approx Pages: 6
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate