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Why did Shakespeare call his play King Lear ( Considering he has so little lines )?
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Lear is the central character in the play. Even when he is not onstage, the action is often about him and his authority, as in the scene where Kent is put in the stocks. When Lear dies, the play ends.
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How is reading Shakespeare similar to reading other texts?
Many themes and plot lines created by Shakespeare have been copied in modern literature. An example is The Lion King, which is really just a variation of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
What honor was bestowed on Shakespeare by the king?
None. Shakespeare's company was honoured to have the King as a Patron, and when they performed at court they performed Shakespeare's plays, but the king did not single out Shakespeare for any special honour.
What does Shakespeare mean by King Lear saying Oh that way madness lies?
King Lear recognizes that if he keeps thinking that way (the lines immediately before he says that), that he'll lose his mind...
What was shakespeare name under the king?
Shakespeare's name was William Shakespeare no matter who the monarch was.
Was king James the author of William Shakespeare's works?
no Shakespeare was
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"King Lear" - Shakespeare
How is reading Shakespeare similar to reading other texts?
Many themes and plot lines created by Shakespeare have been copied in modern literature. An example is The Lion King, which is really just a variation of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
What day month and year did Shakespeare write his first play?
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What honor was bestowed on Shakespeare by the king?
None. Shakespeare's company was honoured to have the King as a Patron, and when they performed at court they performed Shakespeare's plays, but the king did not single out Shakespeare for any special honour.
What was Final Jeopardy for December 3 2009?
SHAKESPEARE'S WOMENThe name of this royal daughter from a tragedy is from a word meaning "little king" Regan from King Lear
What does Shakespeare mean by King Lear saying Oh that way madness lies?
King Lear recognizes that if he keeps thinking that way (the lines immediately before he says that), that he'll lose his mind...
What was shakespeare name under the king?
Shakespeare's name was William Shakespeare no matter who the monarch was.
Was king James the author of William Shakespeare's works?
no Shakespeare was
Who were the king's men in Shakespeare?
The King's Men were Shakespeare's acting group. He was one of the more prominent members.
What effect did William Shakespeare have on modern Broadway plays?
== ==Many plot lines are based on Shakespeare's plays. For example, the plot of West Side Story is a lot like Romeo and Juliet, and the plot of The Lion King is a lot like Hamlet.
What is Shakespeare's favorite song?
One of Shakespeare's favorite songs is, "When I was a tiny little boy, with a heigh-ho, the wind and the rain," which he uses in two plays, King Lear and Twelfth Night.In general, it is said that Shakespeare preferred traditional English folk songs.
