... . Fights with Regan over Edmond, poisons Regan and kills her. Has steward named Oswald. Killed herself. Edmond: Evil bastard son of Gloucester. Dies of wounds from Edmond. Machiavellian character (Nicolo Machiavelli 1469-1522, Italian statesman who wrote that gov should be deceitful and crafty). Wants to inherit his fathers land instead of his brother. Changes somewhat at end, guilt over the ... . Kent comes to Lear in disguise asking to serve him. G tells her servant Oswald to disrespect Lear, Kent trips him proving his loyalty to Lear. Lear loses grip b/c lost his authority. Knights rec...

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... astronomical. Also, philosophic developments during the Renaissance were made to be more practical and had more realistic applications to everyday life. The philosopher, Machiavelli, is an example of this, as he made attempts to find a balance between freedom and authority, something that was very useful in life and put no confidence in the church or God. He developed the idea that a corrupt ... ...

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