King Lear, by William Shakespeare, is a tragedy of a play that goes through the death of characters, the misrepresentation of power, and the unjust liking between wealth and justice. King Lear’s statement rings true with society, as well as in literature. With the basic foundation referring to the hidden secrets of the wealthy and the crimes of the poor, the statement accurately portrays the fact that justice is more lenient with the wealthy, rather than with the less privileged. The quote commends that the wealthy are able to escape punishment for justice; whereas, the under privileged are detained to a higher degree of law. King Lear’s statement, addressing the recurring fight with justice between the classes, coincides directly with King Lear, modern society, and daily life experiences.
In King Lear, the justice system is treated with a slight absence. As scrutinized with the eye-gouging of the Earl of Gloucester, Cornwall oversteps his boundaries and “though well we may not pass upon his life without the form of justice, yet our power shall do a court’sy to our wrath, which men may blame, but not control” (III, vii, …show more content…
Take sports for example: the star player on a team receives all the favor from a coach. If the star player is late for practice, does not show up for practice, or performs bad during practice, they still obtain a favorable liking. However, if an average player persisted with the same actions, repercussions would be taken to keep them out of the next game, or off of the team. Whether by the liking of skill or personality, the star player’s receive a blessing towards their “wealth.” Similarly, the appearance and status of an individual may secure them a job over another applicant, who is of less status and dressed in a lesser value. From a societal to an economic point of view, the issue over wealth versus justice is apparent in all
In King Lear, the justice system is treated with a slight absence. As scrutinized with the eye-gouging of the Earl of Gloucester, Cornwall oversteps his boundaries and “though well we may not pass upon his life without the form of justice, yet our power shall do a court’sy to our wrath, which men may blame, but not control” (III, vii, …show more content…
Take sports for example: the star player on a team receives all the favor from a coach. If the star player is late for practice, does not show up for practice, or performs bad during practice, they still obtain a favorable liking. However, if an average player persisted with the same actions, repercussions would be taken to keep them out of the next game, or off of the team. Whether by the liking of skill or personality, the star player’s receive a blessing towards their “wealth.” Similarly, the appearance and status of an individual may secure them a job over another applicant, who is of less status and dressed in a lesser value. From a societal to an economic point of view, the issue over wealth versus justice is apparent in all