Examining Redemption in King Lear

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Students examine the concept of the tragic hero in Shakespeare's King Lear and explore how it affects the plot of the play. In this theatrical analysis lesson, students investigate the redemption or defeat of King Lear and perform two different scenes, one where Lear is defeated and one where he is redeemed. Students interpret how the differences affect the meaning of the play and write an essay justifying their interpretation.

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tragic heroes, heroes, king lear, william shakespeare, tragedies

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king lear, performance, shakespeare, tragedy, tragic hero, english language arts

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Resource Details

Grade

9th - 12th

Subjects

English Language Arts