Susan Pigman 📚
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Avid reader, dog walker, and occasional poet. “It is not everyone,” said Elinor, who has your passion for dead leaves.” Jane Austen
I think that’s right there was an assumption Kings were anointed/enthroned by God. I thought it was an interesting idea to look at Lear’s relationship with the sacred over the course of the play and see if/how it changed. I haven’t read Richard II in awhile, but agree w/ you Lear is more relatable
November 16, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I think that’s right there was an assumption Kings were anointed/enthroned by God. I thought it was an interesting idea to look at Lear’s relationship with the sacred over the course of the play and see if/how it changed. I haven’t read Richard II in awhile, but agree w/ you Lear is more relatable
In a way, maybe his experiences have turned Edgar into a poet or a playwright? I like your description “compassion disguised as deception”.
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
In a way, maybe his experiences have turned Edgar into a poet or a playwright? I like your description “compassion disguised as deception”.
It is a treat. And have you read 84, Charing Street? Also delightful
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
It is a treat. And have you read 84, Charing Street? Also delightful
Me, too. (These are from his illustrations in Charles and Mary Lambs’ Tales from Shakespeare)
November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Me, too. (These are from his illustrations in Charles and Mary Lambs’ Tales from Shakespeare)