KingLearAnalysisJul 1, 20182 min readLove, and be silent (1.1.55-63)GONERIL Sir, I love you more than words can wield the matter; Dearer than eye-sight, space, and liberty; Beyond what can be valued, rich...
KingLearAnalysisJul 1, 20182 min readWhich of you shall we say doth love us most? (1.1.47-54)KING LEAR Tell me, my daughters,-- Since now we will divest us both of rule, Interest of territory, cares of state,-- Which of you shall...
KingLearAnalysisJun 30, 20182 min readFuture strife may be prevented (1.1.39-47)KING LEAR Our son of Cornwall, And you, our no less loving son of Albany, We have this hour a constant will to publish Our daughters'...
KingLearAnalysisJun 29, 20183 min readUnburthen'd crawl toward death (1.1.32-39)Sennet. Enter KING LEAR, CORNWALL, ALBANY, GONERIL, REGAN, CORDELIA, and Attendants KING LEAR Attend the lords of France and Burgundy,...
KingLearAnalysisJun 28, 20181 min readThe king is coming (1.1.24-31)EDMUND No, my lord. GLOUCESTER My lord of Kent: remember him hereafter as my honourable friend. EDMUND My services to your lordship. KENT...
KingLearAnalysisJun 26, 20183 min readThis knave came something saucily (1.1.16-23)KENT I cannot wish the fault undone, the issue of it being so proper. GLOUCESTER But I have, sir, a son by order of law, some year elder...
KingLearAnalysisJun 25, 20182 min readA son for her cradle (1.1.8-15)KENT Is not this your son, my lord? GLOUCESTER His breeding, sir, hath been at my charge: I have so often blushed to acknowledge him,...
KingLearAnalysisJun 25, 20182 min readThe division of the kingdom (1.1.1-7)ACT I SCENE I. King Lear's palace. Enter KENT, GLOUCESTER, and EDMUND KENT I thought the king had more affected the Duke of Albany than...
KingLearAnalysisJun 24, 20181 min readWelcomeOn this site, I will be attempting to analyse Shakespeare's King Lear from start to finish. Whilst I hope that posts will be frequent...