King LearPan Macmillan, 2016 M08 11 - 208 pages In Shakespeare's thrilling and hugely influential tragedy, ageing King Lear makes a capricious decision to divide his realm between his three daughters according to the love they express for him. |
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... speaking truth. A father becomes like a 'babe again', taught lessons by his daughters. A monarch becomes a mendicant, replacing his golden crown with one of flowers. He gains insight in his madness; compassion in his debasement; and ...
... speak first. GONERIL Sir, I love you more than words can wield the matter; Dearer than eyesight, space, and liberty; Beyond what can be valued, rich or rare; No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; As much as child e'er ...
... Speak. REGAN I am made of the self metal as my sister, And prize me at her worth. In my true heart I find she names ... Speak. CORDELIA Nothing, my lord. KING LEAR Nothing! CORDELIA Nothing. KING LEAR Nothing will come of nothing: speak ...
... speak, When power to flattery bows? To plainness honour's bound, When majesty falls to folly. Reverse thy doom; And, in thy best consideration, check This hideous rashness: answer my life my judgement, Thy youngest daughter does not ...
... speak and purpose not; since what I well intend, I'll do't before I speak, — that you make known It is no vicious blot, murder, or foulness, No unchaste action, or dishonour'd step, That hath depriv'd me of your Grace and favour; But 11 ...