William Shakespeare Used Letters As A Dramatic Device To Reveal The Characters’

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Term Paper Title	William Shakespeare Used Letters As A Dramatic Device To Reveal The Characters’
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                William Shakespeare used letters as a dramatic device to reveal the characters’ loyalty and betrayal in his play King Lear.  The purpose of the letter is to develop the plot and reveal the characters’ attributes.  Three letters help to develop the plot and reveal the characters of Edmund, Gloucester, Goneril and Albany.
     The first letter that appeared on the stage is Edmund’s false letter.  The letter talked about Edgar’s plan to kill to his father, Gloucester.  Edmund made up this letter to plan against his brother Edgar.  Edmund lied to Gloucester about the letter.  This letter developed the subplot in King Lear and it shows us that Edmund betrayed his brother.  Edmund planned to destroy the love of Gloucester for Edgar, so Edmund can get what he wants.  This false letter revealed that Edmund wasn’t loyal to his family and he betrayed  his brother.
     Another important letter that appeared on the stage is talking about French invasion.  This letter was written to Gloucester.  Gloucester decided to help Lear after he read the letter.  Gloucester worried about Lear and this revealed Gloucester ‘s loyalty to the old king.  Gloucester told his decision to Edmund after Gloucester finished the letter.  Edmund decided to tell Cornwall about Gloucester ‘s action.  Edmund told Cornwall that his father was traitor who wanted to help France.  Edmund did ...

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