Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
English Language and Literature Commons™
Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in English Language and Literature
Presence In Absence In Shakespeare's King Lear, Kimberly Austin
Presence In Absence In Shakespeare's King Lear, Kimberly Austin
Student Works
King Lear is imbedded with hidden Christian themes, expressed through characters like Cordelia and the Fool, to show that salvation and redemption can only be obtained in a world with Christ. The audience recognizes the absence of Christian principles in the play and through our desire for Christianity it becomes a present theme.The theory of presence in absence becomes clearer when analyzing Cordelia and the Fool. Their characteristics mimic those of Christ which reminds the audience of his absence in the play. Throughout the play King Lear repeats the theory of “nothing from nothing” and by analyzing this theme through …
Pervasive Parable: Christ And Ligeia, Todd Workman
Pervasive Parable: Christ And Ligeia, Todd Workman
Student Works
No abstract provided.