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William Shakespeare’s King Lear

William Shakespeare’s King Lear. Introduction. THEMES. Major Themes:. Consequences of unnatural acts Appearance vs. reality Reason vs. emotion Justice Family conflicts Good vs. evil. MOTIFS. Key Motifs:. Sight/blindness Madness/insanity Animal imagery Clothing imagery

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William Shakespeare’s King Lear

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  1. William Shakespeare’sKing Lear Introduction

  2. THEMES

  3. Major Themes: • Consequences of unnatural acts • Appearance vs. reality • Reason vs. emotion • Justice • Family conflicts • Good vs. evil

  4. MOTIFS

  5. Key Motifs: • Sight/blindness • Madness/insanity • Animal imagery • Clothing imagery • Exchange of normal function/position • Violent movement/torture

  6. FAMILY TREE

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