... the end, even more so than before, because he had been through the same experience with his children. When Cordelia and Edgar are with their fathers when they need them, the two plots are brought together because the same thing is happening to both men. When it ... 's too late, they have realized their mistakes and are finally with the children they should have believed and been with in the first place. In conclusion, the sub-plot of Gloucester and his sons ... is a mirror image of the main plot, Lear and his three daughters. Both fathers are deceived by the villainous children and denou...

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... Cordelia denies to answer her fathers question and her denial angers him. Finally Lear realizes that he blames Cordelia wrongly, but tragedy has already occurred. Edmund, who is a jealous, greedy and cruel character, is the main cause of the tragedy. He is a bastard son of Earl of Gloucester, and his characteristics are driven by envy and possessions. Edmund and Edgar are Gloucesters sons, but Edmund is the ... illegitimate son and Edgar is the lawful son. Gloucester often feels embarrassed and shameful to admit that Edmund is a bastard. Gloucester "His breeding, sir, hath been at my ch...

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... speak again.? ...?Give but that portion which yourself proposed...? Lear respondedNothing! I have sworn; I am firm.? Lear was a ruler in early Britain and his irresponsibility and that of his counselor, the Duke of Gloucester led to tragedy for all. The tragedy was a result of his giving power to their evil children ... the downfall of a hero from a happy life to death. The anguish of the hero comes from the imperfect knowledge of us and others. From human character flaws and human error even the innocent are often punished. This is often painful to accept. Human nature is often mislead...

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... sister, married to Cornwall. Poisoned by sister. Goneril: equally as evil as Regan. Married to Albany. 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 sister's death for him. Gloucester: Earl loyal to king ... Lear. Parallel to Lear. Gets his ...

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... speak again.? ...?Give but that portion which yourself proposed...? Lear respondedNothing! I have sworn; I am firm.? Lear was a ruler in early Britain and his irresponsibility and that of his counselor, the Duke of Gloucester led to tragedy for all. The tragedy was a result of his giving power to their evil children ... the downfall of a hero from a happy life to death. The anguish of the hero comes from the imperfect knowledge of ourselves and others. From human character flaws and human error even the innocent are often punished. This is often painful to accept. Human nature is often ...

• Word Count: 565
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School