《李尔王》真实地反映了资本主义世界资本原始积累时期动荡不安 的英国社会的面貌,也是作者对专制王权的批判和对人性的歌颂。
King Lear
King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, it have been written between 1603 and 1606. It is considered one of his greatest works. The play is based on the legend of Lear of Britain. It has been widely adapted for stage and screen.
Characters
Two Plots
Main plot: King Lear and his three daughters Minor plot : Earl of Gloster and his two sons
King Lear wants to divide his realm among his three daughters, and offers the largest share to the one who loves him best. Goneril and Regan both proclaim in fulsome terms ,which pleases him. For Cordelia, she speaks honestly but bluntly which annoys him. In his anger he disinherits her, and divides the kingdom between the other two. After the king lear abdicated, Goneril and Regan forced him to leave his homeland. He became homeless. Cordelia knew the situation and leaded a group of troops to flight with her sisters. But unfortunately, she failed,and at last she was dead. In the end,the King Lear was in deep sorrow and died beside his little daughter.