This short research assignment asks you to look into various interpretations of King Lear and then complete a creative component. First, you will access J-Stor or Project Muse (both of which are databases) through the library’s website and find an essay about King Lear whose title interests you. Then you will complete the following tasks.
The steps:
- Find an ACADEMIC essay about King Lear that attracts your interest. (Use J-Stor or Project Muse for the best results.)
- Read the essay.
- Write a summary of the essay (one paragraph).
- Write a reflection with regard to the essay (one paragraph; see the rubric below for ideas or specifics).
- After you’ve done that, take ideas from the essay and get creative with them. Come up with a creative concept related to King Lear. You can come up with an idea for a prequel, sequel, or contemporary staging.