Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. (Title of work: King Lear.)
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Image of hope or horror? : the ending of Shakespeare's King Lear, 2008
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Identifier: b2195475
Introduction [excerpt]
Many critical interpretations of Shakespeare's King Lear try to identify the play as Christian because of the belief that the protagonist and other characters are redeemed or saved by the conclusion of the play. The Christian readings of the play's ending rely heavily on the idea that the character Cordelia is a Christ-like figure who inevitably redeems her father from his suffering and brings salvation and forgiveness when he is in most need of her...
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2008