SUNY Westchester How Madness affects Greater Access and Openness to the Truth Analysis In 6-7 pages answer the following prompt: In a similar way, madness

SUNY Westchester How Madness affects Greater Access and Openness to the Truth Analysis In 6-7 pages answer the following prompt:

In a similar way, madness seems to accompany greater access and openness to the truth. We see this with Edgar, the Fool, and Lear, in King Lear; and maybe with Willy in Death of a Salesman. As with the blindness theme, consider what the character has to undo or unlearn in order to approach the truth, and why madness might accompany such “learning.” Use two characters to examine this theme and its outcome.

Gather evidence from the works to make your point(s).

Analyze, interpret, and present that evidence in a coherent and convincing order.

Use quotations from the works judiciously (i.e. selectively, using them to bolster or illustrate your own point). Don’t use excessive amounts of quotations, or excessively long ones.