Shakespeare: King Lear

The love between parents and children is quite indescribable at times. Some explain it as unconditional. Others explain it as trying. Often, it is hard to express to a loved one exactly how one feels. It is especially most difficult when the person asking does not get the response one is anticipating for. Many suffer emotionally from the lack of affection and love. Unfortunately, there are those who take advantage of the vulnerability that comes …

…order and harmony that usually characterize a stable family are disrupted by the sinister Edmund, Regan and Goneril. The test Lear uses takes into account the words used to profess love but not the deeds itself. When the prize is great enough, anyone can articulate the correct words to convince they are worthy of it. However, when it is expressed without words and still remains powerful, it is most worthy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Shakespeare's King Lear