Duke of Burgundy

King Lear By William Shakespeare Character Analysis Duke of Burgundy

Burgundy rejects Cordelia when he discovers that she will bring him no dowry or inheritance. Burgundy, who cannot love Cordelia without her wealth, is guilty of selfish motivations.

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How did the original audience respond to the ending of King Lear?

They hated the play; it didn't gain popularity until three centuries later.
They marveled it as a new style of play: the tragedy.
They were so disturbed that an alternate ending was created, in which Cordelia lives.
They were so outraged by Regan's character that they stoned to death the actor who played her.

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King Lear By William Shakespeare Character Analysis Duke of Burgundy

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