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A 5 page paper which examines love and power within the family relationships of both plays, how each is specifically affected and determine the complexities within the relationships. No additional sources are used.
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child and among siblings held endless fascination for the Bard, particularly when, at the root of all these changes and subsequent discord was power. More than any other playwright
of his generation, William Shakespeare understood the intoxicating effects of power, and understood the oftentimes tragic repercussions of its corrupting influence. The inevitable clash between love and power was
explored by Shakespeare frequently, and perhaps never more memorably or in greater contrast than in the light comedy, As You Like It and in the dark tragedy, King Lear.
In each of these plays, the plot is dictated by the actions of family members who are involved in a quest for more power, and in its pursuit, loved ones
are sacrificed. As You Like It opens with the lamentations of Orlando. His father, Sir Rowland de Boys, has died, and in accordance with the laws of inheritance, his
eldest son Oliver was awarded control of his impressive estate, and was expected to care sufficiently for youngest brother Orlando, particularly in terms of providing him with the best education
money could buy. However, Olivers sibling responsibilities fell by the wayside as he discovered he enjoyed living the life of wealthy country landowner. The last thing Oliver needed
was to have his authority challenged in the future by his young brother, armed with the formidable weapon of a fine education. Orlando feels as if he has been
cast adrift, without the love and support of his family. He complains to Olivers servant, Adam, "His horses are bred better... Besides this nothing that he so plentifully gives
me, the something that nature gave me his countenance seems to take from me. He lets me feed with his hinds, bars me the place of a brother, and as
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