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# Appearance Vs Reality **du-plic-i-ty** noun, deceitfulness in speech or conduct, as by speaking or acting in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter; double-dealing. # The Theme of Deception in King Lear **Key words to consider when approaching this topic:** 1. Dupli...

# Appearance Vs Reality **du-plic-i-ty** noun, deceitfulness in speech or conduct, as by speaking or acting in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter; double-dealing. # The Theme of Deception in King Lear **Key words to consider when approaching this topic:** 1. Duplicity 2. Blindness 3. Dishonesty 4. Disloyalty 5. Fraudulence 6. Hypocrisy 7. Corruption 8. Disguise 9. Betrayal 10. Sham **Sample Question:** "In King Lear, Shakespeare offers the audience a fascinating insight into the theme of deception through a series of powerful images and symbols." Do you agree with this statement? **NB:** This topic is almost identical to the theme of Blindness. You already received a model answer on that theme in the essay pack I gave you last October. **Remember the Process!** **Brainstorm** What examples of deceit or deception occur in King Lear? When does appearance belie reality? Are any characters deliberately duplicitous? 1. G&R deceive their father into believing they love him 2. Edmund plans to use deception as a strategy to change his destiny 3. Edmund forges a letter to deceive his father and betray his brother 4. Kent adopts a disguise to appear to be a lowly servant called 'Caius' 5. Lear appears to want to hand over power but in fact plans to retain authority over his daughters 6. Lear is blinded by the power of his hubris - he believes he can behave as he wishes and still expect the love and obedience of his daughters **English Paper 2** **Paul McCormack** **Page 65**