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King Lear – Theme Of Blindness
William Shakespeare

In Shakespearean terms, blindness means a whole different thing. Blindness can normally be defined as the inability of the eye to see, but according to Shakespeare, blindness is not only a physical quality, but also a mental flaw some people possess. One of Shakespeare's dominant themes in his play King Lear is that of blindness. King Lear, Gloucester, and Albany are three prime examples, of how Shakespeare incorporates the theme of blindness into the story. Each of these character's blindness is the primary cause of the bad decisions he makes; decisions which all of them will eventually come to regret.

King Lear is a character who is most affected by blindness. Due to Lear's high position in society, he is supposed to be able to distinguish the good from the bad; unfortunately, his lack of insight prevents him from doing so. Lear's first act of blindness comes at the beginning of the play. First, he is easily deceived by......

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