In King Lear, two of the daughters as well as the King put their desire for power and money ahead of their family. King Lear gives up his kingdom to benefit his family after he can no longer rule the kingdom. ... King Lear began trying to benefit his family but his weakness prevails and despite the love of his children, he wants his power back just like Larry. ... Similar to Larry, King Lear had ambition, for even after he gave up his kingdom he still wanted power. ... King Lear desires power so badly that he will do anything to get it, and this weakness begin s to destroy his family. ...