Beyond historical interpretation, the disguised Edgar and Kent become symbols embedded in the drama. ... Lear disobeyed Tom's imperatives of "keep thy words justice" and of "swear not" by swearing an evil oath (1.1.109-120,162), by cursing (cursing Goneril in 1.4.284-298) and by encouraging flattery (Hills, 88-9). ...
Lear, which is the symbol of innocence and goodness dies, and with him dies the hope of having good-natured people in the world. ... Cordelia never forgets about her father who walked out on her and is now surrounded by evils, instead she accompanies an invading French army to rescue him from danger. ... He is also one of the nave people who are deceived by the evil. ...
Lavinia is not admiring for herself; others use Lavinia as a symbol to mirror their own signifiers, primarily the signifiers of power. ... As Titus tortured and killed Alarbus-despite Tamora's begging for his life "And if thy sons were ever dear to thee, O, think my son to be as dear to me"-Tamora with the help of her evil sons will especially punish Titus through Lavinia as she will remain unpleasant to Andronicus until her death (1.1.107-8). ...
This play is a comedy about five couples who suffer through love's strange games and the evil behind the devious tricks. ... As a result of their enormous allusive potential, these images engender am entire network of interlocking symbols that greatly enrich the text. ...
