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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
tense
slow-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
Definitely a Shakespeare tragedy. Though chaotic at times, the twists and turns towards the end of the book were a little predictable. However, I felt like I could understand the meaning behind the play especially when learning about the backstories behind the characters… Edgar, Cordelia, and the Fool were my favorite.
dark
reflective
fast-paced
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This play reminded me of a fairy tale I read when I was little, which was likely based on this play, and I think it tainted the experience, because I remember loving the story as a kid and my memory of it is sweeter than the reading of this play.
King Lear divides his kingdom among his three daughters based on their love for him. When his youngest daughter, refuses to flatter him, he disowns her, leading to betrayal and tragedy.
I really enjoyed King Lear.
I re read this as an adult and I think I was able to appreciate it a lot more.
Lear’s love for his daughters, though misguided, feels so relatable... Lets get real, I have two little boys and I can totally understand his desperate desire for love and validation from his kids.
I mean its totally not healthy, but I get it. Nothing cuts deeper than your three year old telling you they don't like you.
A very real reminder that our decisions as parents can have far-reaching effects.
I really enjoyed King Lear.
I re read this as an adult and I think I was able to appreciate it a lot more.
Lear’s love for his daughters, though misguided, feels so relatable... Lets get real, I have two little boys and I can totally understand his desperate desire for love and validation from his kids.
I mean its totally not healthy, but I get it. Nothing cuts deeper than your three year old telling you they don't like you.
A very real reminder that our decisions as parents can have far-reaching effects.