King Lear " A man "more sinned against than sinning-.
"The actions of a responsible executive are contagious- (Batton). The preceding words are of a prominent influential leader, Joe Batton. The success of leaders are attributed to the way they distribute power. The improper division of power can be used as a tool for corruption or deception. In William Shakespeare's, King Lear, the King allots power rashly and ultimately dies based on some of his impulse decisions. A King is supposed to have all that he needs to sustain a complete life, without having to worry about anything in his later years. Yet King Lear cries out in agony, "I am a Man More sinn'd against than sinning- (III, ii, 59-60). In spite of the fact that Lear makes regretful impulse decisions in dividing his kingdom and banishing his two dearest people, the sins his other two asinine daughters have done him is far greater than the extent of Lear's wrongs. It is evident that the King is more "sinned against than sinning-, as his daughters betray him, and conspire to kill him. .
After dividing his kingdom, Lear grants everything to his daughters on the condition that he retains the title as King, keeps his entourage, and that he would stay with each daughter for a certain time. Goneril is annoyed with her father's impulsive temper and refuses to obey him. She orders Oswald and the other servants to provoke Lear, and to make him leave. "Put on what weary Negligence you please, You and your Fellows. I'd have it come to Question;- (I, iii, 13-14). Goneril's act shows her impatient and vindictive nature, as she wishes Lear to suffer. Goneril also complains about Lear's repulsive behaviour and constant mood swings, as she states, " and put away These Dispositions, which of late transport you From what you rightly are- (I, iv, 233-236). Ordering Lear the way to conduct himself is degrading and dishonourable. Ideal children are to demonstrate obedience and acquiescence towards their parents.
