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by William Shakespeare

The story of King Lear and his three daughters existed in some form up to four centuries before Shakespeare recorded his vision. Lear was a British King who reigned before the birth of Christ, allowing Shakespeare to place his play in a Pagan setting. Predated by references in British mythology to…

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A.S.A.P Help! On King Lear

Can someone help me understand the process of how Lear acheives & acquires "wisdom".

Posted By jane b #95877 at Jun 02, 2009 12:47 PM in King Lear || 0 replies

HELP ME!!!! URGENTLY PLZ!!...comparison of lear and edgar

Distinguish beteween King Lear's real madness and Edgar's simulated madness???

Posted By nella a #64859 at Oct 07, 2008 10:17 PM in King Lear || 3 replies

ILC English

Hello, i was just wondering any1 was doing ILC English and would like to share answers on some key questions. 

Posted By chip m #56541 at Mar 30, 2008 10:58 AM in King Lear || 1 reply

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Can someone please help me out? I have a 5-page report due on 'King Lear' in two weeks and I have no idea what I'm doing.
I have the intorduction written, but I'm having problems with the body of the paper. There just isn't enough information in King Lear to write a 5-page report on!
My thesis is 'Love, honesty, deceit, and death are all major aspects of King Lear. Though the characters vividly portray these motions, they are oft confusing and unpredictable.'
I have to work off that and so far I've several convincing pros and cons of the book, but I need help desperately!
PLEASE HELP!

Posted By ashley j #54318 at Feb 22, 2008 2:40 PM in King Lear || 2 replies