King Lear

I may be the only person that found the moral theme in this reading. Even though this work has not been named as having any Christianity themes. My interpretation from the very beginning was that of a man asking one to "Merciful". King Lear initial actions shows that of of a hurt or heartbroken man from the hands of the daughter whom if obviously had "the" unconditional love for. Most or all parents have this unconditional or undying love for their children. It may have been more evident among one daughter than all three. 

Lear was a perfect example of the Christian teaching "honour thou mother and thou father". Christians believe that if you commit this sin you will have Hell to pay. Lear's two eldest daughters practically abandoned their father mentally and physically all for power. This power could only be given by the almighty not by a person. They soon learned from it. 

In the end Lear ask for forgiveness another image of Christianity. He humbled himself to his daughter in return she truly loved as well as forgave her father for his harsh words of threat to the Gods on her behalf.