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WRITING TASK TWO Examine and compare the family relationships within Eyre's version of King Lear and the written text. Family relationships are a key issue evident within King Lear. Whether it be the written text or a production of the text, it still remains an important aspect of King Lear. Both Lear and Gloucester believed that they had perfect families; each having what was proved to be a false sense of love. Throughout the play they gradually became aware of the greed and deceit that existed within their families, but it was eventually just too late. Gloucester is told of Edgar's plot against him, and Lear divides his kingdom so that there be "no future strife" between Regan and Goneril. There is a strong focus on the bonds that the daughters and sons share with their father. This bond may seem strong but it slowly begins to unravel when Lear banishes...

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