Tragedy, misogyny and King Lear.
Medium
Periodical Article
Medium
- part of - (Periodical Copy) (Date) Apr2021 (Volume) 92
Classif
820 EMA
Subject
English literature
Page
4 - 7
Authors
Smith, Emma
Contents
The author argues that in King Lear, and in Shakespeare's tragedies more widely, women are seen as incompatible with the tragic arc and are presented in a misogynistic way. As modern readers and audiences, how can we respond to this?
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