Lear is dead, Cordelia is dead, Gloucester is dead, as we have seen Edmund, Goneril and Regan are dead and so is Cornwall; Kent will die soon because he says, 'I have a journey, sir, leaving shortly; / My master calls me, I must not say no.' 24[24] The only two characters left at the end of the play are Edgar and Albany. This emphasizes the disasters that follow disobedience, as all those who died disobeyed the "natural" social order, while both Edgar and Albany did. acted in accordance with it.In conclusion, I have attempted to show that the representation of Nature in King Lear is more than just one theme among many demonstrated that it is not only a complex part of the play, but also inherent to contemporary society . King Lear reflects the social and political beliefs of the time, reinforcing them at the same time. This can be seen from the recommendation of James I to his heir: And in case it please God to grant you all these three kingdoms, create your son. greater Isaac, leaving him all your kingdoms; and provide others with private goods; otherwise, by robbing your kingdoms, you will leave the seed of division and discord among your posterity; to the three sons of Brutus, Locrine, Albanact and
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