King Lear expresses his "darker purpose" and instead of carrying out his duties in uniting a kingdom, he does the polar opposite and intends to divide it between his three children. ... Thou'ldst shun a bear. But if thy flight lay towards the raging sea, Thou'ldst meet the bear i' the mouth. ...

• Word Count: 1964
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School