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Feminist Reading The following is a summary of what feminist readings of King Lear pertain to, in particular the reading of Kathleen McLuskie. However reference is made to others in relation to views and possibilities in portrayal. There are TWO types of feminist readings¡K. ANTI- FEMINIST and FEMINIST both still go under feminist readings but one looks at the way readings depict misogynistic qualities and one concentrates on how themes can be construed to mean different things. MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE What ¡K What is a Feminist Reading? Feminist readings are about challenging and criticising the ¡§traditional power of men¡¨ (patriarchy). ƒÜ McLuskie, thinks this is an anti-feminine play. She refers to an audience accepting the identification of human nature and male power. So, according to her, we are forced to sympathise with the patriarchs and the masculine power structure that they represent.