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A 4 page essay that discusses the foolishness of King Lear's actions in abdicating his throne and banishing Cordelia. This examination of the structure of this play demonstrates how Shakespeare charts Lear's emotional decline and, eventually, obtainment of enlightenment, due to the ramifications of his fateful decision. No additional sources cited.
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downfall of a monarch whose judgement is shown to be foolish, self-centered and detrimental not only to himself but also to his kingdom. As Elizabethan culture took the view that
the monarch embodied the sovereignty and welfare of the country, Lears decision to abdicate his throne to his daughters was not only a dereliction of his duty, but a
betrayal of a sacred trust, particularly since he allowed his anger and ego to rule his decision rather than his reason. An examination of the structure of this play
demonstrates how Shakespeare charts Lears emotional decline and, eventually, obtainment of enlightenment, due to the ramifications of his fateful decision. The play begins with Lears decision to divide up
the rule of his kingdom among his three daughters according to how they profess to love him. The whole point to this exercise is to afford Lear an excuse to
allocate the largest portion to his daughter Cordelia, who is his favorite. The other two sisters, Goneril and Regan, immediately pledge that all of their love and allegiance is to
their father. However, Cordelia, although she loves her father, is too honest to say that he will always be her primary allegiance. She indicates that when she marries, as is
appropriate, her husband will have "half" her "care and duty" (I.i.104). Her response enrages Lear and he sees her reasoned response as outright betrayal. Lear banishes his most
beloved daughter, dividing his kingdom solely between Goneril and Regan. "I loved her most, and thought to set my rest / On her kind nursery, Hence, and avoid my sight!"
(I.i.125-126). This is a foolish reaction to Cordelias response, as she never indicates that she does not love her father, but rather that she would follow the dictates of God
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