... disguised character in the play can also be explained in terms of a "progress narrative". Kent as a loyal and true advisor of Lear has put himself "between the Dragon and his wrath" (1.1.124). The former is being subject to the king's outbursting ire and is doomed to banishment. But the ever – devoted and dutiful Kent is determind ... by the "I" instead of "we" (Hills,14). Moreover, what identifies mostly the king's speech with pride is his warning to Kent: "Come not between the Dragon and his wrath". Lears identifies himself with a powerfully mythological beast. Tom's command, "set n...

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