As a person with unique 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. ... In spite of the fact that her heart and intentions are pure, Cordelia is finds herself unable to accomplish her goal. ... The seeds that allowed Lear to see that his daughters in power were greedy and ambitious, and the one he sent away was pure. ... His clear and utter loss of his other two daughters, which he is convinced of by th...

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• Grade Level: High School