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King Lear: Motifs
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Shakespeare uses many motifs to expand on the themes of the story. His most-used
motif revolves around filial responsibility. Each of the two plots contains
characters who betray their fathers. Goneril and Regan flatter their father,
King Lear, .... Middle of Term Paper
... needs taste his folly." (Act II, Sc ii, Ln
289-290)
They both were interested only in getting Lear's land, and used any means
necessary to get it. Edmund, in the other plot of the play, deceives his father
in order to gain his favor. Edmund, the Earl of Gloucester's bastard son, tells
his father that Edgar, Gloucester's legitimate son, is plotting to ruin
Gloucester. This causes the Earl to banish Edgar and give his title and land to
Edmund.
The ironic misuse of power used by the Earl of Gloucester shows up in both plots.
Gloucester punishes Edgar and later finds that Edmund was the one taking
advantage of him. Similarly, Regan and ... |
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