King Lear

King Lear quotes demonstratingg a literary technique in Act 1

In Act 1 of King Lear, give 2 quotes for a particular important moment in the play that use a literary device. State what the moment is, what the literary device is, and, of course, provide the 2 quotes.

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Metaphor- Peace, Kent! Come not between the dragon and his wrath. 1.1.109-110

King Lear doesn't like to be questioned about his decisions by Kent or anyone else. Lear compares his persona to that of a dragon, a very stubborn dragon!

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