King Lear: The Element Of Disguise
Beginning of paper
The play King Lear is, first of all, a play about kingship; about a
trustful old king, every inch a king, who in old age brings destruction to
himself, and to certain persons in his own circle, and to his country. It
is a play which tears off the outer coverings. Pious and innocent-seeming
peopl ....
Middle of paper
.... than word can weild the matter;
Dearer then eyesight, space, and liberty; . . . . Beyond all
manner of so much I love you. (I,I,{56-63})
Regan speaks,
I am made of the same metal as my sister,
And prize me at her worth. In my true heart
I find she names my very deed of love,
Only she comes too short, that I profess
Myself and enemy to all other joys
Which the most precious square of sense possesses,
And find I am alone felicitate
In your dear Highness' love. (I,I,{72-80})
Cle ....
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Word count: 462
Page count: 2 (approximately 250 words per page)
