Proposing a test of his daughters' adoration, King Lear asks them each to describe how much they truly love him. ... The third and final female character of King Lear stands as the exact opposite of her sisters: Cordelia, Lear's youngest daughter, is least seen throughout the play. ... This refusal to participate in the King's love test proves that she is the most loving daughter, but Lear banishes her from their kingdom. ... The only female character in King Lear with a single positive quality is Cordelia, the intelligent, kind woman who is arguably the restorative hero. ... Th...

• Word Count: 1537
• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: High School