King LearMethuen, 1985 - 246 pages |
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Page lvii
... fool who sees the truth ' . His dramatic function is of great importance . He provides not so much comic relief as a safety - valve for the emotions of the audience . Lear's conduct is absurd , if judged critically ; and the ...
... fool who sees the truth ' . His dramatic function is of great importance . He provides not so much comic relief as a safety - valve for the emotions of the audience . Lear's conduct is absurd , if judged critically ; and the ...
Page 41
... Fool . [ To Kent . ] Prithee , tell him , so much the rent of his land comes to : he will not believe a Fool . Fool . Dost thou know the difference , my boy , between a bitter Fool and a sweet one ? That lord that counsell'd thee To ...
... Fool . [ To Kent . ] Prithee , tell him , so much the rent of his land comes to : he will not believe a Fool . Fool . Dost thou know the difference , my boy , between a bitter Fool and a sweet one ? That lord that counsell'd thee To ...
Page 82
... Fool will stay , And let the wise man fly : 80 The knave turns Fool that runs away ; The Fool no knave , perdy . Kent . Where learn'd you this , Fool ? Fool . Not i'th'stocks , Fool . Re - enter LEAR , with GLOUCESTER . Lear . Deny to ...
... Fool will stay , And let the wise man fly : 80 The knave turns Fool that runs away ; The Fool no knave , perdy . Kent . Where learn'd you this , Fool ? Fool . Not i'th'stocks , Fool . Re - enter LEAR , with GLOUCESTER . Lear . Deny to ...
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