Why does Lear relinquish his power in Shakespeare's King Lear?
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Why does Lear relinquish his power in Shakespeare's King Lear?
King Lear:
King Lear did not receive much appreciation until the 19th century, long after William Shakespeare's death. Its original audience did not like how dark the play and particularly the ending thereof were.
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King Lear's Daughters: Names & Character Analysis
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Chapter 3 / Lesson 19Learn about King Lear's daughters and explore Lear's youngest daughter and older daughters' impact on the plot, their characteristics, and what they symbolize.
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