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King Lear

King Lear. Lear as a Tragic Hero. Generally a respectable ‘good’ man. Lear is the King He has the respect of characters such as Gloucester and Kent Close relationship with his children, especially Cordelia. One fatal flaw (described by the Greeks as hubris ) leads to a mistaken judgement.

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King Lear

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  1. King Lear Lear as a Tragic Hero

  2. Generally a respectable ‘good’ man • Lear is the King • He has the respect of characters such as Gloucester and Kent • Close relationship with his children, especially Cordelia

  3. One fatal flaw (described by the Greeks as hubris) leads to a mistaken judgement • Pride- The love-test brings chaos to Lear’s life and Kingdom. He is unable to distinguish between appearance and reality.

  4. A true tragic hero recognises his mistake before his death, but it’s too late He realises the mistakes he has made: • Banishing Cordelia • Trusting Goneril and Regan • Being an insensitive leader

  5. The death of a tragic hero should provoke catharsis – a feeling of pity and fear in the audience The audience cannot help but be moved by Lear’s death. He does indeed change by the play’s conclusion, but his heartbreak over the death of Cordelia evokes great pity in the audience.

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