King Lear: The Use Of Letters
William Shakespeare used letters as a dramatic device to reveal the
characters' loyalty and betrayal in his play King Lear. The purpose of the
letter is to develop the plot and reveal the characters' attributes. Three
letters help to develop the plot and reveal the characters of Edmund, Gloucester,
Goneril and Albany.
The first letter that appeared on the stage is Edmund's false letter.
The letter talked about Edgar's plan to kill to his father, Gloucester. Edmund
made up this letter to plan against his brother Edgar. Edmund lied to
Gloucester about the letter. This ....
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