Shakespeare Today: King Lear - Theme of Power

The video explores the theme of power in Shakespeare's King Lear, focusing on the loss and gain of power among characters. It highlights King Lear's initial authority and subsequent mistakes that lead to his downfall. The video also examines Edmund's rise through manipulation and the corruption of Goneril and Regan. Lear's descent into madness and the chaos unleashed by disrupting the societal order are discussed. The video concludes with the tragic resolution and attempts to restore order.

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