Analysis of King Lear from the Perspective of Aristotle’s Theory of Tragedy
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: William Shakespeare is one of the most influential writers in all of literature and is universally recognized as the foremost poet and playwright to have written in the English language. King Lear is considered one of Shakespeare’s greatest works and stands as a masterpiece of world literature. It is renowned for its complex characters, profound philosophical insights, and its exploration of the human condition. This essay hope to examine King Lear through Aristotle’s tragic lens, revealing how Shakespeare’s masterpiece explores human suffering, power’s corruption, and family dynamics. It discusses the play’s structure, character development, and emotional engagement, highlighting its moral and social implications and its timeless relevance. The research underscores the play’s alignment with Aristotelian principles, offering a deeper understanding of Shakespeare’s insight into the human condition.
Authors: Dong Jing, Zhang Li
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408876321