Shakespeare: King Lear

Literature Hard 15 words 0 plays

A jeweled crown rests on cold stone in a castle chamber as storm clouds loom beyond an arched window.
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  • ALBANY
  • CAIUS
  • CORDELIA
  • CORNWALL
  • CURAN
  • EDGAR
  • EDMUND
  • FOOL
  • GENTLEMAN
  • GLOUCESTER
  • GONERIL
  • KENT
  • KING LEAR
  • OSWALD
  • REGAN

Written by William Shakespeare, King Lear tells the story of an aging king who decides to retire and divide his kingdom to his three daughters. Before doing so, the king asks her daughters to express their love for him. Originally drafted around 1605-1606, King Lear is still being used for plays until the 21st century. Find the names of characters hidden in this puzzle!

Shakespeare: King Lear Word Search Answer Key

Checking a finished sheet, or stuck on the last word? The Shakespeare: King Lear Word Search Answer Key marks all 15 hidden words in the grid and lists the row, column and direction each one starts from. It prints on its own sheet, so you can hand out the puzzle and keep the answers.

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