The Structure of King Lear

Bowers, Fredson

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“…Finally, then, text analysis software which limits itself merely to act, scene, and line divisions cannot capture the subtleties or complexities of the structure of Shakespeare's works." (ibid).In his article the structure of King Lear,Bowers (1980) claims that King Lear viewed as a modified classical tragedy. He added that the benefits of Shakespeare's innovation are clear.…”

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A Critical Study of William Shakespeares King Lear: Plot and Structure

Zoubi

Khamaiseh

2019

International Journal of English Language and Literature Studie

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This study sheds light on the dramatic devices and techniques which William Shakespeare used in constructing his play King Lear. It involves analyzing the structure and plot and main themes of the plays. Shakespeare used the Elizabethan fiveact structure, which is derived from the Greek form and remains an often starting point for contemporary plays. The major plot in this play deals with king Lear and the misfortunes that he has to face as a result of the ungratefulness of his two eldest daughters. The central argument focuses on critiquing the notion that Shakespeare's plays are not original in their genesis. Some scholars go even further to suggest that Shakespeare has borrowed so much from Latin and Greek sources, ascribing them to himself, without acknowledgment. However, the present paper aims at challenging such beliefs and showing thereby the originality of Shakespeare's oeuvre of drama. This play is chosen among other plays as it represents most of the tragedies written by Shakespeare. Contribution/ Originality: This study contributes in the existing literature to identifying the dramatic devices and techniques which William Shakespeare used in constructing his play King Lear. It involves analyzing the structure and plot and main themes of the play. Moreover, it shows thereby the originality of Shakespeare's oeuvre of drama.

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A Critical Study of William Shakespeares King Lear: Plot and Structure

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Khamaiseh

2019

International Journal of English Language and Literature Studie

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“…There is no need to emphasise the function of the storm in breaking down Lear's physical and mental defences so that he can reverse his fault. In this there is common consent 40 ". The only use of the first person occurs in the statement "O, I have ta'en / too little care of this!"…”

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“The Thing Itself” Ironic Hermeneutics of the Subject in King Lear

Macura¹

2009

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Cet article examine le processus de “connaissance de soi” conduit par le protagoniste principal de la pièce de Shakespeare, Le Roi Lear, à travers les dialogues du personnage éponyme avec les interlocuteurs divers de la pièce – les membres de sa famille, ses domestiques, ses camarades de souffrance sur la lande, mais aussi les forces de la nature. Son savoir le plus profond dérive de sa rencontre avec Edgar, déguisé en “pauvre Tom”, alors que Lear finalement devient fou, après avoir compris la misère qu’il s’est fait subir à lui-même.

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The Alternating Narratives of Twelfth Night

Cohen

1988

Shakespearean Motives

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The Structure of King Lear

Cited by 43 publications

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A Critical Study of William Shakespeares King Lear: Plot and Structure

A Critical Study of William Shakespeares King Lear: Plot and Structure

“The Thing Itself” Ironic Hermeneutics of the Subject in King Lear

The Alternating Narratives of Twelfth Night

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