In my opinion, recognition is to acknowledge and see something but realization is to fully understand all aspects of something. A person can recognize that something exists, but realization takes the recognition a step further and is when they are fully aware. To recognize something is to acknowledge the presence on the outside, but to realize is to understand from within oneself. A person must understand internally to realize. Realization usually comes after recognition.
In Shakespeare’s King Lear, King Lear completely disowns his only loyal daughter Cordelia because he believes that she does not love him. He trusts his illegitimate son Edmond who is really just using Lear for his money and power. Lear recognizes Edmond as good and Cordelia as bad because they both appear to be on the outside. But in reality, Cordelia loves Lear and wants him to be happy and Edmond is using him for his own self interest. For most of the play, the evidence of the truth was right in front of King Lear, but he did not realize it or understand until later. He clearly saw the actions of both Cordelia and Edmond but his realization of the truth came from within and cause him to go crazy.
In the movie “Spiderman”, Peter Parker recognized that he had super powers and what he physically could do. But throughout the movie, Peter realizes who he really is. He finds that he can do good for other people by using his powers in the right way. Peter fights crime and saves the day many times before he realized that family and friends are also important aspects of his life. He needed to take care of his Aunt and Uncle, and spend more time with Mary Jane. He realized that being Spiderman wasn’t about dressing up in a costume but actually helping the people he loves. His realization came from within and allowed him to more fully understand who he is and the implications of his actions.
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