This new and beautifully illustrated edition of King Lear includes the complete text of the play with detailed notes to help students ubderstand themes, words, character development and more. Each scene is accompanied by: -Introductory plot summary, -Study questions, -Key points and useful quotes. A special section is devoted to: -Exploration of major themes and context, -Detailed analysis of plot, -In-depth character and relationship analysis and -Exam tips. The book also includes: -Overall summary at the end of each act, -Examination-based questions, carefully graded for Higher & Ordinary Level, -Guidelines on answering examination questions, -Model answers to questions, -Assignments to encourge class participation.