1. The Fools in Lear's Head
The fool is with him and shows his loyalty, first by trying to convince him to make up with his daughters so that he could go inside. ... The reason he could isn't about love or loyalty; Cordelia was Lear's daughter. ... By forcing him to see the true characters of his elder daughters, the fool did drive Lear mad, but he saved him from being 'imprisoned' by them. ... This was partly driven by her loyalty to the kingdom which her sisters were destroying. ...
- Word Count: 1869
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: High School