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King Lear: Illusion
"In King Lear Shakespeare's subject is illusion, and in Lear himself it is shown as an incurable condition" Discuss
King Lear deals with the theme illusion in most of the characters, very few of the characters are true, even those with only good intent. Flattery is one of the most important forms of illusion in the play. Written for an Edwardian audience, the power of flatterers in an absolute system would ....
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.... an exaggerated version of feelings to maximise the reward, as Goneril says
Sir, I do love you more than word can wield the
Matter,
(King Lear I.I.54-55)
She then continues with
No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour.
(King Lear I.I.58)
Regan then backs up her sister with
Sir I am made of that self mettle as my sister,
And prize me at her worth. In my true heart
I find she names my very deed of love:
(King Lear I.I.69-71)
She ....
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