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Complexity of King Lear

“The varying ways audiences or readers respond to King Lear reveals a great deal about the complexity of this work.” Discuss this in relation to at least two different productions that you have seen or read about.

Shakespeare’s King Lear has survived over four hundreds years of performances and alterations, yet it is still considered as one of the greatest literary works of all time. Considered by many critics as the most complex of Shakespeare’s works, this tragedy holds a unique range of components that can ultimately be adapted to suit any theatrical environment and cultural climate. Shakespeare has achieved a masterful blend of complex characters and themes, intense emotions and an equally intricate plot and sub-plotline. The profound depth of these features allows the audience to respond in unique and intense ways, and can be attributed to the varying interpretations of King Lear in performance that have appeared throughout time.
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Posted by: Garrick Christian

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