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focus of lear in this production?

posted 16 years ago by armydude
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just wondering what the focus of lear in this production is - is it about power? family relationships? ethics in society? does lear go mad because of old age or is he driven insane by his daughters? thanks!

'You are the worst pirate I've ever heard of'
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[–] jasonhurd 16 years ago

'Just wondering?' Uh-huh. Sounds to me like someone wants us to do their English Lit. homework for them.

[–] deanowest 10 years ago

Yes to all