Many themes are evident in King Lear, but perhaps one of the
most prevalent relates to the theme of justice. Shakespeare has
developed a tragedy that allows us to see man's decent into
chaos. Although Lear is perceived as 'a man more sinned against
than sinning' (p.62), the treatment of the main characters
encourages the reader to reflect on the presence or lack of
justice in this world. The characters also vary in their
inclination to view the world from either a fatalistic or
moralistic point of view, depending on their beliefs about the
presence or absence of a higher power. The the…
