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King Lear establish certain values. How have these values been presented in a modern production?

King Lear written in 1606 by William Shakespeare shows the consequence of misjudgment. During the time the play was written, England was under the transition from Elizabeth I to James I and the unity of the kingdom were valued. However, as responders from different context, values viewed will be different. The existential reading will question the meaning of human existence and view Lear's decent into madness as punishment for excess ride and ego.

In the original play, Lear's transition into madness was shown through his imaginary trial of Goneril and Regan. In the Bondi production, directed by Matthew O'Sulliv...

Posted by: Asare Mabel

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