KING LEAR
This King of Britain goes mad after being betrayed by two of his daughters.
King Lear
Who wrote Every Brilliant Thing
Duncan Macmillan
Lear’s descent into madness is intensified by his daughters’ betrayal, highlighting the impact of what type of stress on mental health.
familial or emotional stress
Which daughter does Lear disown
Cordelia
The protagonist starts a list of brilliant things to help cope with their mother's struggle with what mental health issue?
Depression
The act of listing positive aspects of life in "Every Brilliant Thing" is an example of this type of coping strategy.
positive reinforcement or cognitive reframing
The demon could shape the individual in what ways
Positive or Negative
These two daughters plot against their father, King Lear, leading to his eventual descent into madness.
Goneril and Regan
At what age does the narrator create the list?
Seven years old
the list in Every Brilliant Thing illustrates the importance of this in managing mental health
mindfulness and resilience
What was Platos philosophy called
“divine madness”
King Lear's rage and irrational decisions can be linked to this type of personality disorder
borderline personality disorder (BPD)
What makes the narrator want to create the list in the first place
Both "King Lear" and "Every Brilliant Thing" explore the impact of these personal relationships on mental health.
Family Relationships