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How does Shakespeare illuminate and develop character in the opening scenes of King Lear?
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"How does Shakespeare illuminate and develop character in the opening scenes of King Lear?" In the opening scenes of King Lear, we are introduced to many characters, all of whom are provided with an array of personalities and opinions. However, even in the early stages we see a development in these characters, in their way of thinking and how they deal with the challenges around them. The first of many of these characters is Gloucester. In the opening scene, Gloucester is portrayed as a very heartless character, especially to his illegitimate son Edmund, "I have so often blushed to acknowledge him..." Despite his brave face, we as the reader see Gloucester as being ashamed here, totally embarrassed and full of guilt. Gloucester's way of trying to hide this is by degrading Edmund, "Do you smell a fault?" The fault referred to here being Edmunds existence, and Gloucester feels no guilt in...
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