Is there any justice in “King Lear”?

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Selected thesis

There is no justice in "King Lear."

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Innocent characters are punished due to Lear's hubris.

  • Pro claim 2

    The characters live under unjust societal systems.

  • Con claim 1

    Lear was justly punished for defying the gods.

  • Con claim 2

    Villains receive punishment for their cruelty.