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King Lear - Analyzing a Tragic Hero
Tragedy is defined in Websters New Collegiate Dictionary as:
1) a medieval narrative poem or tale typically describing the downfall
of a great man, 2) a serious drama typically describing a conflict
between the protagonist and a superior force (as destiny) and having a
sorrowful or disastrous conclusion that excites pity or terror. The
play of King Lear is one of William Shakespears great tragic pieces,
it is not only …
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madness Lear learns to endure his agony. Later, when he knows he
is to be imprisoned, he maintains this misfortune with a passive
calmness. He has grown piritually through painfully achieved
self-knowledge and through Cordelia's love. Tragedy in King Lear is
not only seen through itself but, also through the character of the
King and other characters. The Play of King Lear is a great tragic
play that many tragedies try to compare to.
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