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King Lear – Descriptive writing task – playwriting

•You are about to look at two classical paintings.•Look at them closely, what do you think/ Imagine is happening in these scenes?

Do you think any of these words apply to the picture? In front of you, you have a post-it pad. Write one or two of the words on a post it, and come up to stick them on the picture. Where are you going to put them?Why?

Appearance Justice Parent/Father The natural order

Reality Compassion Child/Daughter/Son Nature Blindness

Reconciliation Clothing Nakedness Betrayal Sparrow

Madness Jealousy Sharp-toothed Adder Tiger Pelican

Love Nothing King Sisters Sir Precious

BBIS English Department

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Write a dramatic play-scene showing what is happening ...