Edmund the Martyr

gains insight once he becomes blind. This theme, though considerably more obscure, is also present between Edmund and Edgar. Both characters start the play in a state of blindness and have a moment of clarity once their lives are drastically changed. Edgar starts the story in a state of naivety, which blinds him until he becomes a target for Edmund. In Act 1: Scene 2, Lines 1-23, we meet Edmund in a soliloquy about his distaste with society’s rules over legitimacy and inheritance. He quickly reveals

there is very little difference between the two. Edmund, who appears to be a villain, is more than meets the eye. His evil is a rebellion against the social order that denies him legitimacy. His villainy does not come from innate cruelty but from misdirected desire for familial love. His remorse in the end displays his humanity and blindness. Through his nature, the social construct, and the humanity he exemplifies, it is impossible to regard Edmund as a villain, but as an unavoidable force of nature

Through the play, we are introduced to multiple characters, Edmund and Lear, who chooses to live life as they would want it to be even knowing the consequences that come with trying to achieve it. Edmund, a bastard, wants power and entitlement which society will not allow him to have whereas Lear wants to keep all his power after he gives up his

In the Jacobean era, the natural order of the world was perceived as strict and immutable. In King Lear, a tragic Shakespearean play, emphasis is also put on the natural order, which specifically reveals a destiny for the characters in terms of their roles in the social hierarchy. Shakespeare shows that adhering to one’s social order is heroic. He demonstrates this though Cordelia, Kent, and Edgar, who are all initially out casted, and then reintegrated into the King’s community through adhering

the play King Lear written by William Shakespeare, Edmund, the illegitimate son of Gloucester had taken a turn for the worst as his insecurity of being a “bastard” began to interfere with the relationship between his father and his brother Edgar. As Edmunds manipulative nature unfolds, the deceiving power he holds amongst his family, jealousy of unfair rule, and the insecurity of being an illegitimate child has intermixed into the source of Edmunds villainy. One’s motive to intentionally disrupt

Saint Edmund Campion, because of his brilliant intellect and faithful martyrdom, converted many into the Catholic faith. He grew to be a scholar, a priest, a true hero, and finally, a martyr. He was very popular back and well-liked by the English people in the sixteenth century, especially by the queen herself. But he used his popularity for good, and was able to convert numerous people by doing so. (Wallace 285) (Waugh 17, 61, 105, 159) St. Edmund Campion was born on January 25, 1540. He had such

Narnia: the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is a movie based on the C. S. Lewis’ book series. C. S. Lewis was considered “perhaps the greatest defender of [Christian] faith of the twentieth century” as he fought to share God’s word in today’s society (CBN). Because of his religious background, the book and movie are based on religious aspects that can be related back to the Bible. Through the themes of similarity to Christian figures, compassion and forgiveness, and magic, Chidester and the

Exile has played an important part in the story of Early Modern Europe, and in regards to England, it can be said to have bookmarked a large section of the dynastic period. The period began with Henry Tudor returning from exile to become king while at the far end James II taking flight into exile after the Glorious Revolution. In the middle of this time, exile is again demonstrated by Charles II managing escape abroad during the Civil War, returning in the restoration of 1660. With this in mind

to control him and force him to tell her about his family and ultimately led the family to the witch. She was aware of the prophesy of four children who are destined to become the rulers of Narnia and thus tries to stop the prophesy by diverting Edmund. This corresponds to Eve giving in to temptation of the devil in the Garden of Eden by eating the apple which led to the beginning of sin in the world- mankind turning their back on God’s Word. Chidester states the four points necessary for a Christian

Gloucester. The need to go through with this action is not being forced upon Cornwall and a much simpler discipline could have be given out for Gloucester's supposed betrayal. Due to Cornwall's extreme actions, one of the servants chooses to be a martyr for justice and use their own extreme actions to violently slay Cornwall. Without the rebellious initial actions taking place by Cornwall there would be no need for justice to occur and the death of Cornwall could have been prevented.