In scene I.i, Lear is a demonstration of what it is to be "only human". ... Lear's character is particularly prone to such flaws, eventually (and inevitably) resulting in problems for himself and others. ... As the scene progresses it becomes clear that this behaviour is all a product of certain ingrained aspects of Lear's nature. ... Lear's concern with his own ego is also demonstrated through others" treatment of him. ... While Lear laps up these "low sounds" (In Kent's words), his dearest daughter expresses her knowledge of Lear's character, but her refusal to gra...

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