King Lear 2nd Edition

This updated edition of King Lear, from the trusted Gill Shakespeare Focus series, expertly assists students in understanding Shakespeare’s tragedy and thoroughly prepares them for the Leaving Certificate exam. This updated edition of King Lear, from the trusted Gill Shakespeare Focus series, expertly assists students in understanding Shakespeare’s tragedy and thoroughly prepares them for the Leaving Certificate exam. UPDATED: Now includes comparative exemplars and essay plans Only edition to feature Examiner’s Comments Written by experienced examiners and best-selling authors, FRANCES ROCKS and MARTIN KIERAN PACKAGE INCLUDES Textbook FREE eBook Digital resources on www.gillexplore.ie KEY FEATURES IMPROVED! Detailed scene-by-scene analysis: • Introductory Overview • Summary and in-depth Critical Analysis • Study of Shakespeare’s Dramatic Style • Key Quotes plus commentary • Exam-style questions and Sample Paragraphs with Examiner’s Comments IMPROVED! Essential study notes: • Characters – analytical study • Central Themes and Issues • Dramatic Techniques • King Lear as a Comparative Text with exemplar paragraphs and Examiner’s Comments • Exam Technique – how to achieve top marks • Full Sample Essays – marked and graded with invaluable Examiner’s Comments • Sample answer plans and paragraphs • Sample Leaving Certificate exam questions DIGITAL RESOURCES • PowerPoints • Quizzes • Worksheets • Weblinks