... having no outlet, an obstruction of view or ignorance." Another understanding of blindness could also be interpreted as psychological defect or willful denial. The theme of blindness is most apparent in Shakespeare's characters King Lear, the Duke of Albany and the Earl of Gloucester. Essentially when each character experiences one ... throughout the play he understands what must be done for the good of the kingdom. Recognizing that the only way to prevent such a tragedy from reoccurring is to ensure that a younger generation, the Duke of Kent and Edgar rule in his stead, the remains of ...

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... natural eyes, but it is something one feels with their emotions. The same idea can be seen throughout the tragedy of King Lear. Eyesight, blindness, and hallucination are a reoccurring theme in the play. This theme is mainly portrayed through the characters, Lear and Gloucester. Lear can physically see but is blind to the truth. Gloucester becomes physically blind but understands the reality. Using ... ...

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