... , it is Lear's failure as a father - his failure to understand and bestow the love that as a father he was responsible for giving, which ultimately leads to disaster. When Lear banishes Cordelia saying, "Here I disclaim all my paternal care, propinquity and property of blood, And as a stranger to my heart and me, Hold thee from this forever" (Act 1 Scene 1), he is denying ... within humans that Eyre explores in his reading of the play. Eyre also uses the set designs in his film production to reveal his perspective of the play. Using a minimalist style for the set designs Eyre takes the ...

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