... her by saying; "for we Have no such daughter, nor shall we ever see That face of hers again. Therefore be gone Without our grace, our love, our benison." (act1, sc I, 264-267). Lear's blindness also caused him to banish his loyal follower Kent, who stood for the honor of Cordelia ... and was trying to tell him that Cordelia's love for him is true. "This hideous rashness, answer my life, my judgment,/ Thy youngest daughter does not love thee least;" ( act1,sc I, 150-151). After Kent had been banished, he continued to serve Lear, by ... became clearer. When Goneril and Regan would not p...

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... can be nothing but a thief, and king none other than a king. For example, when Lear hears Cordellia's response to his question of love, "Unhappy that I am, I cannot heave My heart into my mouth. I love your Majesty According to my bond, no more nor less" (Act 1.1, line 100), he replies "Let it be so! Thy truth, then, be thy dower! ... being "truly loyal", all the while betraying his trust that he will continue to hold the title as king. It is apparent to Lear that he has lost Regan and Goneril when, fleeing to Regan after being shunned by Goneril, Regan replies, "O sir, you are old. Natur...

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... , that has tested time for hundred's of years. A story that was written by what may be thought to be one of the world's greatest writers, today shows themes such as love, hate, betrayal, justice, and loyalty. Lear himself is the main character in this play. The story is set upon his decisions, whether or not they were for the better is ... that actually had enough dignity to speak her mind, and not be tricked into buying her love from her father. Cordelia is the only one who has enough heart to speek her true thoughts: "Unhappy that I am, I cannot heave my heart into my mouth. I love you...

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