... to be redeemed. Alternatively, by Shakespeare writing the protagonist's deaths in the end, does he propose the audience's final mood to be one of pessimism? In light of this bleak conclusion, firstly we must decide whether Shakespeare intended audiences to finally address his play as a tragedy or disaster. No doubt by ... scenes we are introduced to a new character the Fool who symbolises Lear's conscience to which he is becoming in tune with. He relentlessly uses prose of song, riddles, and metaphors to make Lear think. It is when Lear shows compassion towards others is when he is starti...

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