Here is the synopsis of our sample research paper on Machiavellian Precepts in William Shakespeare’s “King Lear”. Have the paper e-mailed to you 24/7/365.
Essay / Research Paper Abstract
A 4 page paper which examines the extent to which Shakespeare subscribes to Machiavellian ideas in this tragedy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Page Count:
4 pages (~225 words per page)
File: TG15_TGklmach.rtf
Buy This Term Paper »
Unformatted sample text from the term paper:
1606. However, the concepts he articulated in his infamous treatise, The Prince (1513), were still very much alive and well in the early seventeenth century. The Prince was
essentially intended to serve as a how-to book on leadership for Lorenzo de Medici, a member of the Italian ruling family of Florence. Machiavelli dispelled the notion that kings
were divine emissaries of God; instead he believed that their reign was cemented by a foundation of power, pure and simple. If concepts of power are not understood or
practically applied by the ruling prince, cracks in the foundation emerge and there will be another young prince lying in wait for his chance to grab the prize. This
prize is usually territory or land, which has long been the power base of civilization. Machiavelli freely acknowledged the hypnotic aspects of power and was also well aware that
human nature was flawed, which made it particularly vulnerable to its allure. William Shakespeare took a critical look at Machiavellis ideas
in King Lear, as many of the plays characters have their own types of power agendas, and the action is generated by the consequences of these actions. King Lear
is an eighty-year-old English monarch who is preparing for retirement. His major dilemma is who, among his three daughters Goneril, Regan and Cordelia, should preside over his territory.
He decides to make his decision based upon their expressions of love for him. Both Goneril and Regan represent the Machiavellian view that power is not predicated upon
any type of moral justification. In other words, employing any means to a desired end is legitimate. Therefore, these elder daughters flatter their father with empty platitudes so
...