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In Act 1, Scene 1 of King Lear, Shakespeare builds a foundation for the action and images that will follow. Discuss.
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In Act 1, Scene 1 of King Lear, Shakespeare builds a foundation for the action and images that will follow. Discuss. King Lear, one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, was written around 1605 at a time when Shakespeare had already achieved both reputation and success in London. King Lear was not Shakespeare's first tragedy therefore the audience knew what to expect. Act one, scene one is the most important scene as it sets the tone for the rest of the play. Captivating his audience from the beginning was crucial. This he was able to do, by creating a feeling of suspense and eagerness to discover the outcome. He builds a foundation for the action and images to follow. An atmosphere is created, characters are introduced and several omens are presented. Shakespeare's creative use of imagery gives the audience a hint of what is to come...
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