... wrote her novel using the same storyline and similar themes as Shakespeare did; with specific emphasis on the theme of chaos/inversion of the natural order. Changing the setting, time, character's names, and small events, Smiley finished her novel with an ... his kingdom between his three daughters; this is the first time the reader is exposed to the theme of inversion of the natural order. It was not a common occurrence for a king or ruler to give away power; ... by succeeding a king or ruler in a royal family. So, when Lear informed his daughters they would be sharing the power of his...

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• Grade Level: High School