Volume V Special Issue I January 2025

Name of Author : Ahlam Dhahir Mohsin Al-Shamarti

Title of the paper : Plot and Structure in a Critical Examination of King Lear by William Shakespeare

Abstract: This analysis of Shakespeares King Lear provides insight into the authors use of theatrical tropes and methods. It entails thinking critically about the plays by dissecting their structure, storyline, and ideas. Shakespeare employed the five act framework the Elizabethans used, which was adapted from the Greek form. King Lear and his misfortunes due to the ingratitude of his two eldest daughters make up the bulk of the plays plot. The main point of the argument is to debunk the common misconception that Shakespeares plays are based on other works. Some academics even go so far as to claim that Shakespeare has plagiarized from ancient Latin and Greek works without giving proper credit. This paper, however, seeks to disprove such notions by demonstrating the uniqueness of Shakespeares dramatic works. Since this play contains examples of most of Shakespeares tragedies, it has been selected.

Keywords : King Lear, Elizabethans, Greek Works, Tragedy, Ancient Latin.

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Page Number : 133-143