Every text has it's use-by date. Discuss in relation to Shakespeare's King Lear with references to different themes and productions.
Title: Every text has it's use-by date. Discuss in relation to Shakespeare's King Lear with references to different themes and productions.
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Every text has it's use-by date. Discuss in relation to Shakespeare's King Lear with references to different themes and productions.
Category: /Arts & Humanities
Details: Words: 699 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
A text must have its use-by date, perhaps with most texts but not with "King Lear". There is no one definitive "King Lear", the themes and underlying messages. Idea's explored by the play such as Good vs. Evil and Chaos vs. Anarchy are universal despite the context it's discussed and explored in. Although language is a barrier due to the evolution of the English language, Shakespeare is written to be performed on a stage, not …showed first 75 words of 699 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 699 total…its use-by date. This is especially the fact with "King Lear". With new variables, the problems amongst society change and our values are forced to adapt. With each new adaptation of morals and values comes a new understanding of "King Lear", debates such as Good vs. Evil will never cease to exist. "King Lear" has proven itself that it can stand the test of time with it's abundance in universal themes and flexibility of production.