The Fool In King Lear
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William Shakespeare's play King Lear tells the tale of the main
character who divides his kingdom between his older daughters, Goeneril and
Regan, and disinherits his youngest daughter, Cordelia. The action leads to
civil strife, his insanity, and his ultimate death. King Lear can be viewed
as a gr ....
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.... his two eldest daughters infuriated him with their
cruel treatment thereafter. Hence, the king went in search of his youngest
daughter. His youngest daughter had married the king of France while she
was gone. His youngest daughter returned with him two Britain and helped
him to regain hi throne.
Shakespeare utilized this British legend to create what is arguably
one of the greatest tragedies of all time. Shakespeare took this British
legend and conceptualized it to fit his audience. Sh ....
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