King Lear: The Element Of Disguise

Part I of Essay
The play King Lear is, first of all, a play about kingship; about a trustful old king, every inch a king, who in old age brings destruction to himself, and to certain persons in his own circle, and to his country. It is a play which tears off the outer coverings. Pious a ....

Part II of Essay
.... . . Beyond all manner of so much I love you. (I,I,{56-63}) Regan speaks, I am made of the same metal as my sister, And prize me at her worth. In my true heart I find she names my very deed of love, Only she comes too short, that I profess Myself and enemy to all other joys Which the most precious square of sense possesses, And find I am alone felicitate In your dear Highness' love. (I,I,{72-80}) Clearly, these words are loaded with flattery. The third daughter, Cordelia, cannot wear the mask that the other two wear, "I love y ....