In scene I.i, Lear is a demonstration of what it is to be "only human". ... 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 gratify his ego. ... I believe this demonstrates knowledge of Lear's character as it is a refusal to "play his game", and such a refusal requires confidence which I believe may only be obtained by a knowledge of the "game" which is derived from experience - that is to sa...

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