How Does Shakespeare Explore Nature in King Lear?

William Shakespeare wrote 'King Lear' in, circa 1605, basing the play on the diverse concept of nature. Nature has several different definitions: the basic character of a person is described within their nature, animals and the physical environment around us are classed as nature, and the way in which human's react is expressed as human nature. Human nature is seen to be the expected and normal way in which to conduct yourself, behave and feel in different situations. The word 'natural' is also used to describe something that is innate, ordinary and most accepted. …