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Insight Into Madness: The Rise And Fall Of The Duke Of Cornwall, Kyle Broussard
Insight Into Madness: The Rise And Fall Of The Duke Of Cornwall, Kyle Broussard
Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film: Theses, Student Research, and Creative Work
The Duke of Cornwall, created by the world’s most popular and influential playwright in history, William Shakespeare, is a complex, compelling, and controversial character brought forth to life in the pages of King Lear. In accordance to guidelines established by the University of Nebraska, the following graduate thesis will provide a basic outline of my journey through the challenges of understanding, developing, and ultimately performing the role of Cornwall in Shakespeare’s King Lear. The Duke of Cornwall was a challenging and often difficult role to embody and understand due to several factors, such as interpreting his motivations, understanding …