Eighty year old King Lear's desire to abdicate and divide his kingdom between his three daughters in proportion to the affection they profess for him leads to his disillusionment,desolation and homelessness. A classic Shakespearean tragedy.
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SD11-12
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resource
Language:
English
Subject:
English Drama
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Critical essay
In about 2000 words the text is critically assessed from a specific viewpoint – structure, character, theme.
Issues
By focusing on a number of issues and asking penetrating questions the student is lead to a deeper understanding of the concerns of the text.
Characters
The text relies on characters to develop its plot and story line. Carefully composed questions lead students to understand the developing and complex motivations of key characters.
Key scenes
Each text has a number of significant scenes which if closely explored reveal important information about plot, character and their development.
Vocabulary tasks
A focus on some vocabulary useful for discussing the play.
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King Lear - A Critical Essay - The women in King Lear (41 KB PDF)
