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The definition of Pathetic fallacy is “The attribution of human traits to nature or inanimate objects.”[Coined by John Ruskin in 1856.] In one of William Shakespeare’s famous plays, King Lear, has used pathetic fallacy to describe a character’s mental state. He uses it to express Lear’s anger to his daughters, and give indications to readers what is going to happen next. This actions create interest to readers. “Winter’s not gone yet, if the wild-geese fly that way.” (Act2, Scene 4, 45) It is says by the fool. It indicates to the readers that a storm is coming, and there is going to be trouble when Lear meets Regan.
Approximate Word count = 391 Approximate Pages = 1.6 (250 words per page double spaced)
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