Instructions for Writing the essay on “Shakespeare’s King Lear Play”

Instructions for Writing the essay on “Shakespeare’s King Lear Play”

Background: Throughout the play, money and wealth seem to be connected to how much someone is worth, loved, or valued. This theme of the relationship of money to someone’s worth as a person runs throughout the play.

Assignment: Write a 6-paragraph essay in the following format:

7-sentence introduction

9-sentence body paragraph describing Cordelia. Focus on her actions. Make sure to read and/or watch the entire play before answering this question.

9-12 sentence body paragraph – Discuss what the purpose of The Fool is in the play. It seems that he can say things that no one else dares to say. Is this true? The Fool seems possessed of a wisdom that is not “foolish.” How does the fool manifest this wisdom. Use examples from the play and actually quote The Fool to support what you write.

9-sentence body paragraph describe Edmund the Bastard. Focus on his actions. Can you understand his perspective?

12-sentence paragraph discuss whether King Lear himself is “wise” or “foolish.” Use several examples from the play to support what you write.

4-sentence conclusion

In this essay, discuss how the theme of money and its connection to someone’s worth as a person is manifested in the play. Use examples from the play to support what you write. Also discuss whether you agree or disagree with how Shakespeare addresses this theme in the play. Use examples from your personal life or people and situations that you have observed to support your opinion.

DO NOT USE any secondary sources. I want everything to come from YOU and your understanding of the play and the film version of the play. Again, DONOT use any secondary sources, from ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET OR BOOKS