Although some believe the journey one takes does not affect their future judgements, it is proven that the experience of a journey allows the individual to attain greater understanding of themselves and the world around them through overcoming adversities. The texts The Kite Runner and The Tragedy of King Lear investigate journey through the concepts of loyalty and jealousy by using an array of literary and film techniques. The famous play, The Tragedy of King Lear was coined by William Shakespeare and was first performed in 1606. The film directed by Marc Forster, The Kite Runner is a film adaptation from the book by the Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini.
The concept of loyalty is portrayed in both texts in order to communicate the experiences of journeys undertaken. Shakespeare effectively …show more content…
Edmund’s self loathing and jealousy of his half-brother Edgar’s social status and inherited power was displayed as he claimed that he was “[…] Edmund the base” (1.2.21). Shakespeare’s use of iambic pentameter in Edmund’s soliloquy emphasized his vision of power and supremacy: “Shall top th' legitimate. I grow, I prosper.” (1.2.22). Halfway through the play, Edgar with the inability of controlling his emotions, says, “My tears begin to take his part so much/ They'll mar my counterfeiting.” (3.6.63-64) Shakespeare’s personification of tears symbolises his humanity in his broken state due to the obstacle he faced in his inner journey. The outcome of Edgar’s journey is justice: “[…] Edmund, I arrest thee/ On capital treason; and, in thine attaint/ This gilded serpent” (Albany, 5.3.83-85). Edmund’s true nature is revealed through the use of metaphor describing him as a sly, power-seeking individual. Edgar’s experience of journey for his vindication was fuelled by the concept of jealousy in which Edgar gained insight of the consequences to himself and the world around
The concept of loyalty is portrayed in both texts in order to communicate the experiences of journeys undertaken. Shakespeare effectively …show more content…
Edmund’s self loathing and jealousy of his half-brother Edgar’s social status and inherited power was displayed as he claimed that he was “[…] Edmund the base” (1.2.21). Shakespeare’s use of iambic pentameter in Edmund’s soliloquy emphasized his vision of power and supremacy: “Shall top th' legitimate. I grow, I prosper.” (1.2.22). Halfway through the play, Edgar with the inability of controlling his emotions, says, “My tears begin to take his part so much/ They'll mar my counterfeiting.” (3.6.63-64) Shakespeare’s personification of tears symbolises his humanity in his broken state due to the obstacle he faced in his inner journey. The outcome of Edgar’s journey is justice: “[…] Edmund, I arrest thee/ On capital treason; and, in thine attaint/ This gilded serpent” (Albany, 5.3.83-85). Edmund’s true nature is revealed through the use of metaphor describing him as a sly, power-seeking individual. Edgar’s experience of journey for his vindication was fuelled by the concept of jealousy in which Edgar gained insight of the consequences to himself and the world around