King LearMethuen, 1966 - 260 pages |
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Page lxiii
... Lear's mind off his obsession with his daughters ' ingratitude . Nothing could be further from the truth . Nearly every one of his jests reminds Lear of the sorrow that is gnawing at his heart . He may " labour to outjest " his master's ...
... Lear's mind off his obsession with his daughters ' ingratitude . Nothing could be further from the truth . Nearly every one of his jests reminds Lear of the sorrow that is gnawing at his heart . He may " labour to outjest " his master's ...
Page lxiv
... Lear's conduct is absurd , if judged critically ; and the representation of madness is apt to arouse more laughter than sympathy . The Fool was therefore inserted to draw the laughs of the audience , and so preserve Lear's sublimity ...
... Lear's conduct is absurd , if judged critically ; and the representation of madness is apt to arouse more laughter than sympathy . The Fool was therefore inserted to draw the laughs of the audience , and so preserve Lear's sublimity ...
Page 48
... Lear : Does Lear walk thus ? speak thus ? Where are his eyes ? Either his notion weakens , his discernings Are lethargied - Ha ! waking ? ' tis not so . Who is it that can tell me who I am ? Fool . Lear's shadow . 230 235 Lear . I would ...
... Lear : Does Lear walk thus ? speak thus ? Where are his eyes ? Either his notion weakens , his discernings Are lethargied - Ha ! waking ? ' tis not so . Who is it that can tell me who I am ? Fool . Lear's shadow . 230 235 Lear . I would ...
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