She proved to her father and the readers that she loved her father truly, madly, and deeply. ... Just like Lear he gives away his property to his unworthy son Edmund. He believes his illegitimate son when he shows him a forged letter claming that Edgar wants to kill him in order to take his wealth. ... He calls for the death of his son Edgar without questioning whether Edmund is sincere or not. ... His ejected son Edgar saves him. ...

• Word Count: 2724
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

Lavinia accepts Titus home from years at war by stooping at his feet and blessing him; Titus responds by first describing her as his sweet cure and blesses her in return by reminding her to "live, outlive thy father's days/And fame's eternal date, for virtue's praise" (1.1.167-8). ... 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 dea...

• Word Count: 2903
• Approx Pages: 12
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Gloucester was being tricked by his illegitimated son Edmond through the fake letter, that his legitimated son, Edgar plotting to kill him Gloucester undoubtedly believe in the letter and traces his loyal Edgar. ... The mental blindness of both fathers made them banishing the loyal children and honor the wicked ones. ... Together they bully their own father by not allow him any knight with him. ... Crucially, his daughter order to shut the door, leaving their father outside in the fierce storm. ... Gloucester completely trusting his villain son Edmund by telling him that he going to help Lear ...

• Word Count: 3449
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: High School

Women Prevail in Shakespeare's Comedies William Shakespeare's writings feature many complex and timeless characters. In his plays, there are around 170 roles for women, compared to about 700 for men (Packer 117). However, strong women prevail in Shakespeare's comedies, especially Katharina in Th...

• Word Count: 2533
• Approx Pages: 10
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• Grade Level: High School

Eliot: "I said the king was an incredibly foolish old man, which God knows he was; and that if he'd been my father I would have run away from home at the age of eight instead of waiting until I was ten...I pointed out that King Lear's opening speech was the height of idiocy. Imagine (I said) a father asking his three children: Which of you kids loves me the most?" ...

• Word Count: 8939
• Approx Pages: 36
• Grade Level: High School

In her first monologue of the play, she speaks with King Polixines' son, Florizel, concerning her position in society and how it may disrupt their plans of marriage. His father would be revolted and furious at the idea of his son, royal-blooded and honorable, marrying a commoner and binding their family with one so inferior. ... At one point, she begins doling out flowers at the local festival, even though she is burdened by the shadow of Florizel's father. ...

• Word Count: 2519
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography