... to compete for their father's affection. I will study the language and structure Shakespeare uses to present the character of King Lear in the opening scene. The ageing King Lear with no wife, no son and only three daughters intends to divide his kingdom in accordance with the daughter that can ... profess her love the most winning the larger amount of land. Ironically though, King Lear has already divided the land into three parts on a map, which he uses as a prop during the opening moments. The daughters feel ... he shows no paternal affection towards Goneril and Regan and reveals in f...

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• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate