This new and beautifully illustrated edition of ‘King Lear’ includes the complete text of the play with detailed notes to help students understand themes, words, character development and more.
Each scene is accompanied by:
Introductory plot summary
Study questions
Key points and useful quotes
A special section is devoted to:
Exploration of major themes and context
Detailed analysis of plot
In-depth character and relationship analysis
Exam tips
The book also includes:
Overall summary at the end of each act
Examination-based questions, carefully graded for Higher and Ordinary Level
Guidelines on answering examination questions
Model answers to questions
Assignments to encourage class participation
The book is:
In line with DES and examination guidelines
Suitable for Higher and Ordinary Level students
Illustrated with striking colour photographs from various productions of King Lear