Second point for control
The abuse of control reduces humans to animals
First point for control
Trying to control fate is futile
Third point for control
The illusion and insignificance of political power
Fourth point for control
Women in power
Examples for trying to control fate
Edmund dismisses fate
Gloucester’s suicide attempt
Critics/Context for trying to control fate
Fate in Shakespearean England
Algernon Swinburne
Link to Oedipus - trying to control fate
Jocasta and Laios attempt to control fate…
The cruelty of the Gods
Fifth point for control
Humans are governed and controlled by their emotions