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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The question we were debating on was: in King Lear, is there more cruelty or kindness?
And in the end, we were pretty divided. Even if, in the beginning, we believed there was more kindness, the more people talked the more we started to switch.
There is so much cruelty but most would agree that it serves the purpose of making the kindness shine through lighter.
However, with that question other elements of the play get shoved in the background, unsaid.
William Shakespeare asks the audience: Is man no more than this?
When confronted with power and its influence. We are to wonder about the impact of greed, lust and honour. The figures of the two sisters yearn for a man who does not want them and only yearns for power. Kent — the good servant and Edgar — the good son. And when we see Cordelia one last time, we are meant to scream that fate is unjust. But with Goneril and Regan, it’s justice? It certainly feels like it.
In typical Shakespearean fashion, the messenger arrives too late. Life isn’t a fairytale. No happy ever after.
And in the end, we were pretty divided. Even if, in the beginning, we believed there was more kindness, the more people talked the more we started to switch.
There is so much cruelty but most would agree that it serves the purpose of making the kindness shine through lighter.
However, with that question other elements of the play get shoved in the background, unsaid.
William Shakespeare asks the audience: Is man no more than this?
When confronted with power and its influence. We are to wonder about the impact of greed, lust and honour. The figures of the two sisters yearn for a man who does not want them and only yearns for power. Kent — the good servant and Edgar — the good son. And when we see Cordelia one last time, we are meant to scream that fate is unjust. But with Goneril and Regan, it’s justice? It certainly feels like it.
In typical Shakespearean fashion, the messenger arrives too late. Life isn’t a fairytale. No happy ever after.
Reading three books in a single day feels incredible—especially when they’re all from my favorite genre, classics! But the best part? Ending today’s reading spree with a William Shakespeare book! It took me back to my bachelor’s and post-bachelor’s days when Shakespearean stories were a part of my studies. And how could I forget? I first read a part of The Merchant of Venice in class 8, and since then, I’ve been in love with this man’s works.
King Lear is one of those tragedies that lingers in your heart. When we talk about tragedy, how can we not mention William Freaking Shakespeare? His storytelling is unmatched—grand, emotionally intense, and filled with unforgettable characters.
This is a tale of an old king, surrounded by cruelty and greed, blinded by his own foolishness, and swept away by extreme emotions and betrayal. A beautiful tragedy—yes, I call it beautiful because, in the realm of tragic literature, King Lear is a remarkable one.
I’ve always been a Shakespeare fan, and today, revisiting his work felt like a homecoming. As I always say—I’m a classic girlie! Reading a classic and loving it brings me pure joy. Even though I am rating it five stars, if I had to pick a favorite Shakespearean tragedy, Othello will forever hold the top spot in my heart. Just saying!
King Lear is one of those tragedies that lingers in your heart. When we talk about tragedy, how can we not mention William Freaking Shakespeare? His storytelling is unmatched—grand, emotionally intense, and filled with unforgettable characters.
This is a tale of an old king, surrounded by cruelty and greed, blinded by his own foolishness, and swept away by extreme emotions and betrayal. A beautiful tragedy—yes, I call it beautiful because, in the realm of tragic literature, King Lear is a remarkable one.
I’ve always been a Shakespeare fan, and today, revisiting his work felt like a homecoming. As I always say—I’m a classic girlie! Reading a classic and loving it brings me pure joy. Even though I am rating it five stars, if I had to pick a favorite Shakespearean tragedy, Othello will forever hold the top spot in my heart. Just saying!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
For some reason I really struggled understanding this one and will need to re-read it eventually.
dark
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Geesh, the royals were crazy
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced