... position, where he is prized for both his wit and his ability to speak the truth to those in power, the fool is able to effectively critique Lear in a way that Cordelia wasn't able to, for fear of stepping out of her social bounds. Although the outcome was not exactly what was expected, the success that they had impacted Lear internally. Cordelia loves her father. She loves ... her love that keeps her hope for Lear. In spite of the fact that her heart and intentions are pure, Cordelia is finds herself unable to accomplish her goal. Her honesty gets her banished in the first scene of the...

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