Hmmmm...

Outlines revealed some thought-provoking thesis statements. Here's a sampler:

In King Lear, good-natured disguises must be assumed in order to counter-balance the deceitful ones.
-Emma R.

Those no longer distracted by visual sight discover that the most useful sight is beyond that seen through the eyes they once prized.
-Anna C.

In his madness Lear makes his wisest and most reasonable decisions because he is unburdened by his kingly decisions.
-Lars

Shakespeare uses the fool as a device to provide Lear with insight that ultimately leads him to his recognition of the truth.
-Molly G.

In order to be successful, one's self worth must be in sync with one's personality; the characters in King Lear appear to be lacking a common trait: self worth.
-Maggie A.

Shakespeare reverses the roles of parents and children in King Lear to give a deeper understanding of the relationship between the two.
-Sarah E.

While sane, Lear glosses over the truth in favor of decorated falsehoods, leading to his downfall and insanity, which allows him to see the truths he once ignorantly missed.
-Greta

Recognition and missed recognition in King Lear exemplify finding personal identity and seeing beyond the surface.
-Margaret L.