Travia's AP Blog

King Lear No Fear authorized by Shakespeare was honestly a unique, interesting play to read. I enjoyed the characters of many different personalities and the humor through out the play. Initially, I thought the book would be boring and full of diction that I wouldn't be able to understand, but I was wrong. On each page there is a translated version that is much easier to follow. I do believe  that the play should be read for only those that are mature due to the vulgar scenes and language but overall, the book is very good and I would recommend it to any AP student. The book helps to teach students that analyzing the text as they're  reading is crucial which is a good strategy for AP students.

Alison's Tale Prologue: Alison was the most beautiful flower one could ever lay upon. She was young and wore wore the finest pieces, and all of the town men wanted her. The Miller was one of those many men, but she was married of course. Her husband was always working and she was always alone.  Alison was outside on this particular day watering plants in the most appealing clothing to a man's eye, and oh boy were they looking! The Miller was always close by when Alison's husband, David, was not home. And suddenly, he shucked around the corner to get a better look. "Ah!" He whispered to himself as he focused on her. The Miller was not the brightest, cleanest fellow. He was on drugs and he was obviously out of his mind for even wanting Alison, but he had planned and planned on this day to get her anyway. He moved closer and closer to Alison as she continued to water the plants outside of her mansion and sing beautiful light tunes as her golden hair caught dri