Reflections on King Lear

• He is a tragic character because the play eventaully ends in his demise. He also posses the the three qualities power, has tragis flaws, and a downfall.

• In my opinion King Lear will become tragic because he is so nieve and blinded to the evil that is around him. He feels that as long as he is pleased, everyone else is as well and that they all enjoy pleasing him. He loves to bask in his own glory, and he loves to be flattered and complimented. Because everyone is always praising him, he is ignorant to the fact that they might be plotting against him which eventually happens. King Lear also does not want to listen to anyone. He s quite content making his own decisions and at times his ignorance, anger and pride get the better of him and cloud his judgement. He then makes the wrong decisions. He does things to please himself and no one else and rebukes, or becomes angry with anyone who says or does other than he wishes.

• King Lears tragis flaws are:
• His pride
• His anger
• Ignorance
• Gluttonouness - because he wants all praise, glory and flattery
• Unfairness
• Stubborness
• Arrongance
• Misjudgements