Study Guide to King Lear by William Shakespeare (Bright Notes)

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation essay and test prep for William Shakespeares King Lear listed as one of Shakespeares greatest tragedies. As a theatrical work of the seventeenth-century King Lear provides commentary on power dynamics within family and political structures. Moreover it shows how the use of imagery in a narrative contributes to the overall meaning. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Shakespeares classic work helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons it has stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature exploring characters critical commentary historical background plots and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.