The document compares and contrasts themes from King Lear and The Stone Angel that can teach lessons to younger generations. Both works involve characters who feel neglected by family as they age and become burdens. They also depict individuals who avoid showing emotion to succeed in society. The document argues that the works demonstrate how selfishness can make others feel deserted and that one should not lose their humanity as they grow older.

1. Visual Essay King Lear VS The Stone Angel A Lesson for the Younger Generation By: Amanda Baptista

2. The younger generation may learn from the poor decisions experienced by an individual who is greater in age.

4. One may feel a form of neglect when becoming a burden to an individual.

9. One may avoid showing feelings in order to succeed in society.

10. “ The night my son died I was transformed to stone and never wept at all.” (Hagar 243)

11. No feelings.

13. An individual may feel deserted due to selfishness others may contain.

15. What on earth possessed me to come here? What if I take ill? (Hagar 153)

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