symbolism in king lear

Eye Symbolism in King Lear
Lear’s problem or internal conflict in the play, King Lear is determined by his sight and its poetic use which provide the evidence of the thematic kinship between himself and other persons in the play. His madness pattern is enhanced by the support of sight or eye symbolism, which exhibit Lear unwilling to see facts. This begins at the beginning and progresses until his enlightenment, eventually answering his struggle to see or understand what his daughters have done to him.
Early in the play an angered Lear orders Kent to get “Out of My sight” (Act1Scene1).
These words are used for a purpose. Kent replies, “See better Lear and let me remain the true blank of thine eye” (Act1scene1). Kent realizes what is happening to Lear, however Lear does not. His vision is q...