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Main Characters In King Lear. King Lear is a ruler of ancient Britain who decides to abdicate the throne and divide. Unlike Cordelia however Edgar remains alive at the end of the drama and becomes King of Britain. Typical of most Shakespearean tragedies old King Lear is brought to ruin and eventually death by a tragic flaw. Stripped down to his essence and wandering about in the storm King Lear.
Both were betrayed by their family. His foolishness spurred on by his pride. The dutiful Edgar is much like Cordelia and suffers throughout the play due to his fathers transgressions. The Fool assumes the role of protector to Lear when Cordelia is banished. Overview Synopsis Characters Scenes Full Play Quarto 1 Quarto 2 Reviews Documents. His reason shattered in the storm of violent emotion that ensues King Lear is stripped of all that has defined him as a king.
Cordelia the youngest daughter who truly loves Lear refuses to make an insincere speech to prove her love and is disinherited.
Old and tired of the duties of kingship he decides to retire and to split his kingdom between his three daughters and their husbands. Earl of Gloucester Lears cohort and loyal friend. KING LEAR King of Britain. Unlike Cordelia however Edgar remains alive at the end of the drama and becomes King of Britain. There are a few passages in the play which show us something of Lear before the story begins and it will help understand the development of Lears passion into madness to examine these. Stripped down to his essence and wandering about in the storm King Lear.